Nissan Versa Recalls

The Nissan Versa has 38 recalls spanning 2007 through 2024, with the most serious being a Takata airbag inflator defect on 2007–2012 models where the driver or passenger frontal airbag inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.

The most recent production years have two notable issues. On 2023–2024 models, the driver's airbag inflator can absorb moisture and deploy improperly in a crash, reducing protection for the driver. On 2021 models, an intermittent electrical fault in the electric power steering torque sensor can cut power steering assist, making the car significantly harder to steer, particularly at low speeds.

The 2017–2020 era has several concerns. On 2020 models, a fuel tank with insufficient wall thickness can develop a small hole at the seam and leak fuel when filled above half a tank, raising the risk of fire. On 2017–2018 models, a key-based ignition system can allow the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving. On 2017 models, a torn seam in the side curtain airbag fabric can prevent proper deployment in a side impact, and a loose ring plate in the passenger frontal airbag assembly can also cause that airbag to deploy improperly. The 2018–2019 model years have a backup camera that can go blank while reversing. On 2020–2021 models, the front turn signal bulbs can crack and stop working.

The 2012–2015 era carries several mechanical and safety issues. On 2012–2015 models, the edge of the center console trim panel can catch the driver's foot and delay moving from the accelerator to the brake pedal. On 2012 models, the automatic transmission shifter can be moved out of park without pressing the brake pedal, allowing unintended vehicle movement. Front coil springs on 2007–2012 models, particularly those registered in northern salt-belt states, can corrode, crack, and contact a tire, potentially puncturing it. On 2012 models, degraded side impact sensor connector pins can cause the curtain and seat-mounted airbags to fire when a door is slammed hard.

Going back to the earliest production years, 2007 models have a passenger seat sensor harness that can lose continuity and suppress the passenger frontal airbag in a crash. The 2007 model year also has a daytime running light relay that can fail and leave one or both lights dark, along with a front coil spring corrosion issue and minor compliance omissions on the brake fluid reservoir cap label.