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Nissan Versa Note recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 265 owner complaints for the Nissan Versa Note, covering model years 2014 to 2019. The 2014 model year drew the most complaints (136), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 8 recall campaigns on file
  • 265 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 6 model years with data (2014–2019)
  • most complaints: 2014 (136 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (92 complaints)
  • latest recall 19V654000 (reported Sep 12, 2019)
  • 24 complaints reporting a crash (9.1%)
  • 3 complaints reporting a fire (1.1%)
  • 12 complaints reporting an injury (4.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Nissan Versa Note complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2014 model year has the most complaints: 136 of 265, or 51.3%. Next come 2015 (86) and 2016 (29). The fewest are for 2019, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Nissan Versa Note owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2014–2019Column chart of 265 complaints across 6 model years. The highest is 2014 with 136. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2014: 136 complaints13620142015: 86 complaints8620152016: 29 complaints2920162017: 10 complaints1020172018: 3 complaints320182019: 1 complaint12019
Nissan Versa Note complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Nissan Versa Note complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201413610150
2015868230
2016293020
2017102020
201831000
201910000
All model years265243120

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Nissan Versa Note components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 92 complaints (34.7% of all 265), followed by Engine (38) and Air Bags (36).

Components named most often in Nissan Versa Note complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Nissan Versa Note complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train9234.7%
Unknown or Other5520.8%
Engine3814.3%
Air Bags3613.6%
Service Brakes3212.1%
Electrical System2810.6%
Vehicle Speed Control2810.6%
Steering186.8%
Structure155.7%
Suspension114.2%
Wheels93.4%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)72.6%
Fuel/Propulsion System72.6%
Seats41.5%
Exterior Lighting31.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Nissan Versa Note recalls

8 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Versa Note, newest first. The 8 campaigns cover model years 2014 to 2019. The 2014 and 2018 model years appear in the most campaigns (3 each).

  • 8 recall campaigns
Nissan Versa Note recall campaigns covering each model year
2014: 3 campaigns2015: 2 campaigns2016: no campaigns2017: 2 campaigns2018: 3 campaigns2019: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 19V654000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model years 2018–2019

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 18V551000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition

    Model years 2017–2018

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 17V837000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window

    Model year 2018

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles. During deployment of the side curtain air bag, a component of the air bag inflator may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

    Consequence:
    If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 17V275000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2017

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Versa, and Versa Note vehicles. The ring plate that secures the air bag cushion to the passenger frontal air bag assembly may fail, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 15V507000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages

    Model years 2014–2015

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.

    Consequence:
    A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 15V453000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Model year 2015

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

    Consequence:
    A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving. The distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 13V326000

    Reported

    Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

    Model year 2014

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 5, 2013. The rear seat latch bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly, reducing their strength.

    Consequence:
    If the rear seat latch bolts break, the rear seats may not perform as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to back seat occupants.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat latch bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 13V324000

    Reported

    Structure › Body

    Model year 2014

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 3, 2013. The lower body sill bolts may be missing or incorrectly torqued.

    Consequence:
    Missing lower body bolts may affect the vehicle's integrity in the event of a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install and tighten to specification the lower body sill bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Nissan Versa Note questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Nissan Versa Note have?

NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recall campaigns for the Nissan Versa Note, covering model years 2014 to 2019. The most recent, 19V654000, was reported on September 12, 2019 and is filed under “Back over prevention”. The 2014 and 2018 model years are covered by the most campaigns (3 each).

Which Nissan Versa Note model year has the most complaints?

The 2014 model year, with 136 of the 265 complaints in NHTSA’s file (51.3%). The next are 2015 (86) and 2016 (29). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Nissan Versa Note complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 92 complaints, or 34.7% of all 265. Engine (38) and Air Bags (36) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Nissan Versa Note?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Nissan dealer.

How many Nissan Versa Note complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 265 complaints, 24 report a crash, 3 a fire, 12 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.