This page covers 3 recalls, 61 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Nissan Versa.
30–35 mpg combined
6.7–7.8 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2020 Nissan Versa draws the most complaints around its forward collision avoidance system, where owners describe warning lights activating unexpectedly, sensors behaving erratically, and the system triggering false alerts. Multiple owners report that all dash warning lights illuminate together, sometimes alongside other system faults. The powertrain is the second most-reported area, with owners describing jerking or hesitation during acceleration, stalling from a stop, and transmission slipping, in some cases progressing to what owners describe as complete transmission failure by around 100,000 miles. A transmission warning light and malfunction indicator coming on together during stall events appears more than once in the complaint set. A smaller cluster of reports covers the electrical system and an isolated complaint mentions a persistent fuel smell inside the cabin returning after a dealer attempt to fix it.
61
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2020 Nissan Versa has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a fuel tank that may have a small hole at the seam, which can leak fuel when the tank is filled above half and raise the risk of a fire.
The other two recalls describe the same issue and can be treated as one: the front turn signal bulbs can crack and stop illuminating, leaving other drivers and pedestrians without a clear signal that the car is turning or changing lanes, which raises the risk of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
Front turn signal bulbs may be defective, causing them to crack and stop working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the turn signal bulbs by lot code and replace any defective ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and stop working, preventing the turn signal from lighting up.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the bulbs and replace them if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank wall may be too thin due to a manufacturing issue, potentially creating a small hole in the seam area.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel tank at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
