Nissan Versa complaints by model year
3,323 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 96 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 64 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 55 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 62 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 80 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 168 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 207 | 27 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 204 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 486 | 40 | 6 | 10 |
| 2011 | 269 | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| 2010 | 269 | 20 | 3 | 7 |
| 2009 | 504 | 27 | 2 | 7 |
| 2008 | 381 | 24 | 8 | 7 |
| 2007 | 354 | 23 | 8 | 8 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2016–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 53 | 3 |
| Power train | 20 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 34 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 1 |
| Air bags | 21 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 20 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Nissan Versa recalls (26)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Versa model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V154000 | Feb 27, 2024 | Inflator May Deploy Improperly | 2023, 2024 | 86.3% |
| 23V496000 | Jul 18, 2023 | Loss of Power Steering Assist | 2021 | 89.7% |
| 22V693000 | Sep 15, 2022 | Loss of Power Steering Assist | 2021 | 86.9% |
| 21V471000 | Jun 23, 2021 | Front Turn Signal Bulbs Can Fail To Illuminate | 2020, 2021 | 87.4% |
| 20V112000 | Feb 26, 2020 | Insufficient Fuel Tank Wall Thickness/Fuel Leak | 2020 | 91.3% |
| 20V008000 | Jan 9, 2020 | Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode | 2007–2011 | 47.8% |
| 19V654000 | Sep 12, 2019 | No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 | 2018, 2019 | 80.4% |
| 18V551000 | Aug 21, 2018 | Ignition Switch may Turn Off | 2017, 2018 | 62% |
| 18V452000 | Jul 6, 2018 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2007, 2008 | 20% |
| 18V401000 | Jun 15, 2018 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2010, 2011, 2012 | 65.9% |
| 18V044000 | Jan 10, 2018 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2009–2012 | 62.6% |
| 17V637000 | Oct 11, 2017 | Front Coil Springs may Corrode | 2012 | 40.1% |
| 17V449000 | Jul 17, 2017 | Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2007–2012 | 57.4% |
| 17V275000 | Apr 26, 2017 | Air Bag Cushion may Separate from Assembly | 2017 | 73.5% |
| 17V144000 | Mar 6, 2017 | Side Air Bags may Deploy Unexpectedly | 2012 | 30.3% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★☆ | 3★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★☆ | 3★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2013 | ★★★★☆ | 3★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Nissan Versa FAQ
How many recalls has the Nissan Versa had?
NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns that cover at least one Nissan Versa model year from 2007 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Nissan Versa year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2009 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (504) and the 2019 the fewest (24). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Nissan Versa problems?
Across the 2016–2025 model years, owners most often name the engine, power train, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Nissan Versa get?
EPA rates the 2025 Nissan Versa at 30 to 35 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.