NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Versa

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

3,315

Active records

Recalls

27

Active records

TSBs

396

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

13

Injuries

218

Crashes

263

Fires

36

Top reported issues — Nissan Versa

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Operating state

937

Condition issue

846

Safety restraint issue

675

Performance issue

551

Reporting mechanism

472

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

354

Engine behavior

343

Noise

337

Vibration/harshness

221

Braking behavior

192

Safety restraint behavior

191

Access/entry issue

95

Starting behavior

95

Steering behavior

90

Driver assistance issue

70

Ride/handling behavior

67

Fluid issue

62

Recent change

54

Thermal issue

54

Electrical issue

48

Powering on/off behavior

46

Lighting behavior

43

HVAC behavior

36

Smell

33

Infotainment behavior

10

Wiper/washer behavior

8

Communication/network issue

5

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2014 NISSAN VERSA

Filed Aug 24, 2026


The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds, failed to accelerate while turning, and shuddered abnormally. The RPM remained steady with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and it was determined that the wheel bearing and continuously variable transmission (CVT) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made…

2011 NISSAN VERSA

Filed Aug 20, 2026


I am submitting a vehicle safety complaint regarding my 2011 Nissan Versa SL. VIN: [XXX] Incident Date: XXX Time: Approximately 7:30 a.m. While driving to work and making a right turn from [XXX] onto [XXX], the driver-side airbag suddenly deployed without a collision or impact. Prior to the deployment, the vehicle experienced abnormal electrical symptoms involving the steering wheel. The horn had previously stopped working and later began sounding continuously. After the airbag deployed, I…

2024 NISSAN VERSA

Filed Aug 19, 2026


Car lost power and wouldn’t go over 55mph

2016 NISSAN VERSA

Filed Aug 13, 2026


In July 2024 my airbag light came for no apparent reason. I took it to Nissan Service-they got it off with no guarantee it would stay off and said the airbag would have to be replaced if it came on again. In came on again in June 2026. I got my oil changed at a local shop and they got the light off verifying it was the L side airbag causing it to flash. That lasted about 2 months and it is flashing again. I got it off turning the key on and off 3 times. I am not 100% sure the airbag would work…

2024 NISSAN VERSA

Filed Aug 10, 2026


Issue: The rear windshield suddenly imploded while the defroster was turned on while on the road, causing significant fear and glass debris. We were driving when it happened, sending glass all on the road. Photos are available. It's currently at the dealership, awaiting repair. The car has only been inspected by the dealer as far as I am aware. There was no warning messages or lights prior to shattering, only a strong electrical burning smell moments beforehand.

2009 NISSAN VERSA

Filed Jul 27, 2026


The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving 3 MPH, the front driver’s side air bag unexpectedly deployed. The contact was left with a bruised face and a nosebleed from the air bag deployment. The contact used tissues to stop the nosebleed, but no medical attention was sought. The contact stated that after the failure, while starting the vehicle, the horn would activate unless the brake pedal was depressed. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign…

2022 NISSAN VERSA

Filed Jul 24, 2026


I’m [XXX] with health issues and my mother is [XXX] we bought a car at ( Drive Time ) hoping we would get a good car to go to the dr , I have a [XXX] I can’t afford it though,in my opinion I felt drive time took advantage of us because I look Mexican and indigenous, they sold us a bad car where the engine was bad , as soon as I drove it there’s was a smell I didn’t think k anything about it but the manager at pep boys in pearland tx told me the reason I smelt something is because some liquids…

2020 NISSAN VERSA

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Driving home heard loud metallic sounding”pop” sound at entering driveway in reverse. Found broken spring piece in driveway.

2022 NISSAN VERSA

Filed Jul 9, 2026


At approximately 135,000 miles my automatic transmission began slipping or lurching while accelerating. I took the car to a Nissan dealership, as well as 2 local mechanics, and all 3 sources have told me that my transmission is having identical symptoms to the recalled Versa models that previously had transmission issues. I'm now forced to replace the transmission before it hopefully goes out completely (the CVT). The problem has been diagnosed and reproduced by 3 separate auto mechanic shops,…

2019 NISSAN VERSA

Filed Jul 7, 2026


There is a common leak with this model of car that allows water to enter the cabin after it rains. My cabin was soaked with water creating mold, even after cleaning, the car remained moldy and then it was treated with chlorine dioxide. I was exposes to weeks of mold and had to go to the emergency room for Chemical exposure related to the chlorine dioxide.

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.