Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | −45% | — | Transmission | Good |
| 2024 | 96 | 3.1× | 1 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2023 | 37 | typical | 1 | Engine | Average |
| 2022 | 20 | −63% | — | Engine | Good |
| 2021 | 32 | −64% | 3 | Transmission | Good |
| 2020 | 64 | −50% | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Good |
| 2019 | 24 | −84% | 1 | Transmission | Good |
| 2018 | 57 | −71% | 2 | Electrical | Good |
| 2017 | 62 | −71% | 3 | Airbag | Good |
| 2016 | 81 | −67% | — | Airbag | Good |
| 2015 | 168 | −26% | 1 | Transmission | Average |
| 2014 | 207 | typical | 2 | Transmission | Average |
| 2013 | 204 | −17% | 1 | Transmission | Average |
| 2012 | 486 | 2.3× | 10 | Airbag | Avoid |
| 2011 | 269 | 1.2× | 6 | Airbag | Average |
| 2010 | 269 | 1.2× | 7 | Airbag | Average |
| 2009 | 504 | 2.3× | 7 | Suspension | Avoid |
| 2008 | 381 | 1.5× | 7 | Airbag | Caution |
| 2007 | 354 | typical | 8 | Airbag | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Versa year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Nissan Versa problems
Latest Nissan Versa recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Steering › Electric power assist system
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023.
Steering › Electric power assist system
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022.
Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Bulbs
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Versa vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel tank wall thickness may be insufficient, potentially causing a small hole in the tank seam area.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Nissan Versa should you avoid?
2024, 2012, 2009 and 2008 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Versa years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2024.
What is the best year for the Nissan Versa?
2019 has the fewest complaints compared with other Versa years at the same age, followed by 2017 and 2018. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Nissan Versa problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (1,085), transmission & drivetrain (564) and suspension (479). Airbag complaints peak in the 2009 model year.
How many recalls has the Nissan Versa had?
26 recalls across 2007–2025. The model year with the most is 2012. See all Nissan Versa recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.