Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Nissan Versa has 2 recalls, 60 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
60
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
21V471000
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 ...
20V112000
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 insuf...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | On the interstate from [XXX] to [XXX] the Nissan Versa's License Plate reflected light so bright t... |
| Mar 24, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the ve... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Recently out 2020 Nissan Versa started "Shuddering" when accelerating at low speeds. I took it to th... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Unknown: overwhelming smell of fuel (fumes) inside the cabin. Dealer "repaired" the issue when newer... |
| Dec 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I have had this happen numerous times in my car for absolutely no reason. I also just got my cars st... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | WHEELS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Stalls when accelerating after temporary stopping. Particularly when pulling out onto a main road. ... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving 25-30 MPH, another vehic... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car runs rough at idle and has difficulty accelerating. Check engine lights comes on intermittently.... |
| Jul 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I have a 2020 Nissan versa it only has 100,000 miles on it. That’s not really a lot since it had abo... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The transmission slips constantly. Car loses power. When they check the car they say nothing is wron... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Engine slowing down during acceleration, transmission not changing gears, and jittery driving during... |
| Apr 22, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I have serval codes from varies companies, O'Reilly's, Luther Nissan Dearlership from April to June ... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | several recalls but dealer my did not have any |
| Mar 5, 2025 | VISIBILITY,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, several unknown warni... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the RPM dropped, and ... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am writing to report a potential safety and design defect in my vehicle that I have also noticed a... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I have replaced the mass airflow sensor multiple times also transmission is starting to slipping,not... |
| Dec 3, 2024 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | Good afternoon This is [XXX] The car wholesale auto Naugatuck CT number We got a Nissan versa 20... |
| Oct 31, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | After the car in front of me turned onto a side street, the Forward Collision Warning system alarmed... |
| Oct 21, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |