Nissan Versa problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 733 owner complaints and 24 recalls on file for the Nissan Versa (2007–2025). The 2020 Versa has the most serious complaints, most often about driver assistance & safety tech.

Complaints: 733
Recalls: 24
Model years: 19
Worst year: 2020

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Nissan Versa model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Nissan Versa years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

2020 Nissan Versa — 64 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2024 Nissan Versa — 96 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine
2018 Nissan Versa — 36 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
2015 Nissan Versa — 46 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
2012 Nissan Versa — 63 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2019 (21 complaints).

Every Nissan Versa model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2025 Versa	12	2	0	1	0	Transmission & Drivetrain
2024 Versa	96	1	0	0	1	Engine
2023 Versa	37	0	0	0	1	Engine
2022 Versa	20	0	0	1	0	Engine
2021 Versa	31	5	0	3	3	Transmission & Drivetrain
2020 Versa	64	5	0	5	2	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2019 Versa	21	1	0	0	1	Transmission & Drivetrain
2018 Versa	36	5	0	5	2	Electrical System
2017 Versa	36	4	0	2	3	Electrical System
2016 Versa	38	2	1	1	0	Transmission & Drivetrain
2015 Versa	46	3	1	4	1	Transmission & Drivetrain
2014 Versa	53	2	0	2	2	Transmission & Drivetrain
2013 Versa	64	0	0	0	1	Transmission & Drivetrain
2012 Versa	63	2	0	2	10	Transmission & Drivetrain
2011 Versa	35	2	1	5	6	Airbags
2010 Versa	24	4	0	0	7	Airbags
2009 Versa	27	3	1	2	7	Airbags
2008 Versa	14	3	1	2	7	Airbags
2007 Versa	16	3	1	3	6	Airbags

Most common Nissan Versa problem areas (all years)

Transmission & Drivetrain
248 complaints
Engine
178 complaints
Airbags
120 complaints
Electrical System
113 complaints
Acceleration & Cruise Control
79 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
51 complaints
Suspension
42 complaints
Brakes
39 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
37 complaints
Steering
28 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Nissan Versa received by NHTSA each month.

Nissan Versa recalls

Recall 24V154000Feb 27, 2024351 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 23V496000Jul 18, 202311,824 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V693000Sep 15, 202220,040 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V471000Jun 23, 202130,799 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V112000Feb 26, 202046 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: If a small hole is present, a fuel leak may occur if the operator fills the tank over half full, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 20V008000Jan 9, 2020307,962 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 19V654000Sep 12, 20191,228,830 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V551000Aug 21, 2018153,047 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018
Risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V452000Jul 6, 2018233 vehiclesModel years 2007–2008
Risk: If an inflator were to explode it may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 18V401000Jun 15, 2018104,762 vehiclesModel years 2010–2012
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 18V044000Jan 10, 201852,614 vehiclesModel years 2009–2012
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 17V637000Oct 11, 20171,119 vehiclesModel years 2012
Risk: If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V449000Jul 17, 2017515,394 vehiclesModel years 2007–2012
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 17V275000Apr 26, 2017509 vehiclesModel years 2017
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 17V144000Mar 6, 201754,751 vehiclesModel years 2012
Risk: If the curtain and seat-mounted air bags inadvertently deploy, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 17V028000Jan 10, 2017152,554 vehiclesModel years 2007–2012
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 16V724000Oct 11, 20161,754 vehiclesModel years 2017
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating side curtain air bag deployment, if the side curtain air bags do not deploy as intended there would be an increased risk of injury.
Recall 16V349000May 24, 2016413,852 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 15V573000Sep 14, 2015218,019 vehiclesModel years 2007–2012
Risk: If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V507000Aug 12, 2015298,747 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015
Risk: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V418000Jul 1, 201514,595 vehiclesModel years 2014
Risk: If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 12V055000Feb 14, 2012976 vehiclesModel years 2012
Risk: The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 12V032000Feb 1, 201236,608 vehiclesModel years 2012
Risk: The operator can inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.
Recall 10V401000Sep 10, 20107,948 vehiclesModel years 2008–2010
Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

Other Nissan models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology