Nissan Versa Note recalls and safety
8 recalls · crash ratings 2014-2019 · 265 owner complaints
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The Nissan Versa Note has 8 recalls covering 1.70 million vehicles as reported; model year 2018 is covered by the most (3). The 2016 Nissan Versa Note earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 10 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; power train is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 2018: 3
Units affected
1.70M
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2016
Complaints, 12 mo
10
+66.7% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
6 rated versions, model years 2014 to 2019
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 HB · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.7% risk |
| 2018 | 5 HB · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 14.7% risk | |
| 2017 | 5 HB · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 14.7% risk | |
| 2016 | 5 HB · FWD | 14.7% risk | |||
| 2015 | 5 HB · FWD | 14.7% risk | |||
| 2014 | 5 HB · FWD | 14.7% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Nissan Versa Note, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
10 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train92
- Unknown or other55
- Engine38
- Air bags36
- Service brakes32
- Electrical system28
- Vehicle speed control28
- Complaints
- 265
- Crashes reported
- 24
- Fires reported
- 3
- People injured
- 16
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Nissan Versa Note by component
- Air bags2 · 620 units
- Back over prevention1 · 1.23M units
- Electrical system1 · 153K units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 6,595 units
- Seats1 · 7,782 units
- Structure1 · 7,707 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 299K units
Nissan Versa Note recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2019 | Infiniti Q50, Q60, Q70, Q70L and 22 more (2018-2019): Back over preventionNo. 19V654000 | Crash risk | 1,228,830 |
| Aug 21, 2018 | Chevrolet Cheverolet SS; Nissan Frontier, NV, NV200 Taxi and 3 more (2017-2018): Electrical systemNo. 18V551000 | Crash risk | 153,047 |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Nissan Versa Note (2018): Air bagsNo. 17V837000 | Injury | 111 |
| Apr 26, 2017 | Nissan Versa, Versa Note (2017): Air bagsNo. 17V275000 | Crash risk | 509 |
| Aug 12, 2015 | Nissan Versa, Versa Note (2012-2015): Vehicle speed controlNo. 15V507000 | Crash risk | 298,747 |
| Jul 21, 2015 | Nissan Rogue, Sentra, Versa Note (2015): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 15V453000 | Crash risk | 6,595 |
| Jul 24, 2013 | Nissan Versa Note (2014): SeatsNo. 13V326000 | Crash risk | 7,782 |
| Jul 24, 2013 | Nissan Versa Note (2014): StructureNo. 13V324000 | Injury | 7,707 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2019 Nissan Versa Note recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2019 Nissan Versa Note. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Nissan Versa Note have?
8 recalls cover the Nissan Versa Note, for 1.70 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Nissan Versa Note?
4 of 5 stars overall (5 HB): frontal crash 3, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 14.7% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Nissan Versa Note?
Power train: named in 92 of the 265 safety complaints about the Nissan Versa Note, then unknown or other (55). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.