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2019 Nissan Versa: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Nissan Versa, most recently filed September 2019. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Nissan Versa. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 19V654000 Filed Sep 12, 2019

No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
80.4% repairedof 1,228,830 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (24)

24 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

2involved a crash
0involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Nissan Versa, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 24.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2019 compares with other Versa years

Best and worst Versa years →
2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 4 stars overall

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 14.3%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2019 Nissan Versa 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 34 mpg combined

34
mpg combined
31
city
39
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$1,950
CO₂ tailpipe
262 g/mi
EPA class
Compact Cars

What it costs you to run

$1,921per year
$160per month
441gallons a year

Miles ÷ 34 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2019 Nissan Versa configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
1.6 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive31 / 39 / 34$1,950262
1.6 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive27 / 36 / 30$2,250296

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2019 Nissan Versa FAQ

How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Versa have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 19V654000 (rear camera). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2019 Nissan Versa problems?

Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (11), Electrical system (7), Service brakes (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2019 Nissan Versa get?

EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 31 city, 39 highway and 34 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2019 Nissan Versa get?

NHTSA rated the 2019 Nissan Versa 4 dr fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 4 stars side and 4 stars rollover (14.3% rollover risk).

How does the 2019 Versa compare with other years?

Among the 2015–2021 Nissan Versa model years at least five years old, the 2019 drew the fewest complaints (24) and the 2015 the most (168). The 2019 drew 24. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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.
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