The kick to open feature works consistently on ours when “kicking” (with the relocated sensor on the factory hitch), but will frequently decide to open or close on its own when we are just standing near the cargo area (loading things, for instance).
This is problematic for two reasons - first its tried to lose several times while I’m standing under the hatch, and second, it’s tried to open several times while our bikes are loaded on the hitch-mounted rack. If you don’t immediately catch it, the hatch could hit the bikes or rack.
I would like to just disable the feature altogether...seems more problematic than necessary. I’d rather just use the fob or button on the hatch.