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2020 Nissan Versa
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 64 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2020 Nissan Versa, most frequently naming the driver assistance, powertrain (other) and engine categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 130 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | 2 | 2 |
| Sep 2020 | 1 | 3 |
| Oct 2020 | 2 | 5 |
| Nov 2020 | 2 | 7 |
| Dec 2020 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb 2021 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar 2021 | 2 | 11 |
| Apr 2021 | 1 | 12 |
| Jun 2021 | 1 | 13 |
| Jul 2021 | 1 | 14 |
| Sep 2021 | 1 | 15 |
| Oct 2021 | 2 | 17 |
| Dec 2021 | 1 | 18 |
| Feb 2022 | 1 | 19 |
| Mar 2022 | 2 | 21 |
| Apr 2022 | 1 | 22 |
| Jun 2022 | 1 | 23 |
| Aug 2022 | 2 | 25 |
| Jan 2023 | 2 | 27 |
| May 2023 | 1 | 28 |
| Jul 2023 | 1 | 29 |
| Nov 2023 | 1 | 30 |
| May 2024 | 1 | 31 |
| Jun 2024 | 1 | 32 |
| Aug 2024 | 1 | 33 |
| Oct 2024 | 2 | 35 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 | 36 |
| Feb 2025 | 4 | 40 |
| Mar 2025 | 1 | 41 |
| Apr 2025 | 1 | 42 |
| May 2025 | 1 | 43 |
| Jun 2025 | 1 | 44 |
| Jul 2025 | 4 | 48 |
| Aug 2025 | 2 | 50 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | 51 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 52 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 53 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | 54 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 55 |
| Feb 2026 | 2 | 57 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 | 59 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | 61 |
| Jun 2026 | 2 | 63 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 | 64 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Driver assistance1919.8%
- Powertrain (other)1616.7%
- Engine1414.6%
- Electrical1212.5%
- Brakes66.3%
- Fuel system66.3%
- Airbags55.2%
- Visibility33.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
2 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Driving home heard loud metallic sounding”pop” sound at entering driveway in reverse. Found broken spring piece in driveway.
- NHTSA ID
- 11751799
- Incident
- Jul 21, 2026
My 2020 Nissan versa kept hesitating when being put in reverse the engine light kept coming on every few months I kept being told it was other issues until the transmission went out. I got it checked on multiple occasions because of the way it was hesitating and seemed like it was heating up.
- NHTSA ID
- 11746116
- Incident
- Jun 22, 2026
I am constantly getting a malfunction for P0101 despite changing my air flow system. It creates acceleration problems everytime.
- NHTSA ID
- 11743399
- Incident
- Apr 1, 2026
Since 2021 my 2020 Nissan versa SR had been giving me problems with the sensors. All of the dash lights would come on. Then in 2023 my vehicle started to stall and hesitate. It’s gotten to the point where I’d be taking a left turn and I’d press the gas and my car would move a few inches. It’s become very dangerous. Even after changing the air flow sensor my car continues to have problems with acceleration, stalling and hesitating.
- NHTSA ID
- 11731133
- Incident
- May 20, 2023
several recalls but dealer my did not have any
- NHTSA ID
- 11728626
- Incident
- Mar 15, 2025
On the interstate from [XXX] to [XXX] the Nissan Versa's License Plate reflected light so bright that it blinded my ride and we had to slow down and wait for them to get farther away from us. This is not random, they have a spray fixative on their license plate designed to block cameras from clocking their license plate or their numbers being recorded. This was easy to see whenever a light is shined onto it, you can see the thin film of camera block spray that is extremely reflective. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- NHTSA ID
- 11728370
- Incident
- Mar 31, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle unexpectedly jerked and stalled with the transmission warning light and the malfunction indicator warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 155,146.
- NHTSA ID
- 11726818
- Incident
- Mar 24, 2026
- Mileage
- 155,146 mi
Unknown: overwhelming smell of fuel (fumes) inside the cabin. Dealer "repaired" the issue when newer. Car has same issue again but the Dealer has NO records of what was done to fix the problem. Exposed to these fumes cannot be good for driver nor passengers.
- NHTSA ID
- 11720783
- Incident
- Jan 1, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
STRUCTURE:BODY
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DTC P17F4 STORED IN THE TCM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports transmission vibration when accelerating, HINT: Vibration occurs during quick reacceleration after braking, during a 2-1 downshift of the auxiliary gearbox. AND DTC P17F4 for “AUXILIARY GEARBOX (CL JUDDER)” is stored in the TCM. · If DTCs other than P17F4 are stored, this bulletin does not apply. Refer to the ESM for further diagnostic information. ACTION Refer to the Repair Overview on page 2 to determine if this bulletin applies. IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING; SERVICE BRAKES
INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair. Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle. The customer states that the ICC stopped working while driving, OR The customer states that the AEB/FEB warning light is ON, or turned ON, while driving (Figure 1), OR The message “Unavailable Front Radar Obstruction” or “Forward Driving Aids Temporarily Disabled Front Sensor Blocked See Owner's Manual” has displayed while driving (Figure 2). AND DTC C1A16, C1A16-97, C2582, or C2582-97 is the ONLY DTC stored. Figure 1 Figure 2 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Forward Driving Aids Temporarily Disabled Front Sensor Blocked See Owner’s Manual
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING; SERVICE BRAKES
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no related DTCs, inspect the windshield. A blinking AEB warning light may occur under the following conditions: When contamination or foreign material adhere to the lane camera viewing window on the windshield. When driving while it is snowing or when frost forms on the lane camera viewing window on the windshield. When the lane camera viewing window on the windshield is temporarily fogged up. Figure 1 Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle. HINT: o Refer to the applicable ESM for diagnosis if DTCs are present in the Laser/Radar, ICC/ADAS, or Lane Camera systems. o For further information: Refer to the following pages. Use the search keyword “blinking” in the ESM.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST; LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM SERVICE INFORMATION If the lane camera requires aiming, the values in Table A on page 4 must be used. For all other models/model years, consult the Electronic Service Manual (ESM).
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 47.7 |
| 2024 | 94 | 1 | 1 | 44.1 |
| 2023 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 38.9 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 45.9 |
| 2021 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 65.6 |
| 2020Viewing | 64 | 2 | 0 | 57.4 |
| 2019 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 51.0 |
| 2018 | 54 | 2 | 1 | 63.0 |
| 2017 | 62 | 3 | 1 | 58.9 |
| 2016 | 79 | 0 | 1 | 50.8 |
| 2015 | 168 | 1 | 2 | 52.0 |
| 2014 | 205 | 2 | 4 | 60.8 |
| 2013 | 204 | 1 | 4 | 51.2 |
| 2012 | 486 | 11 | 7 | 64.2 |
| 2011 | 268 | 7 | 2 | 61.9 |
| 2010 | 267 | 8 | 2 | 59.1 |
| 2009 | 503 | 8 | 2 | 57.8 |
| 2008 | 381 | 8 | 2 | 59.2 |
| 2007 | 354 | 9 | 2 | 58.9 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.