Model year record

2020 Nissan Versa recalls & problems

The 2020 Nissan Versa has 2 safety recalls and 64 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (22 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints64filed by owners

Crashes · fires5 · 0reported in complaints

NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars

2020 Nissan Versa in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingJun 23, 2021

Turn signal › Bulbs

Recall 21V47100030,799 vehicles

Problem: 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 can crack and fail to illuminate.
Risk: Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.

Fuel system, gasolineFeb 26, 2020

Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 20V11200046 vehicles

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Versa vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel tank wall thickness may be insufficient, potentially causing a small hole in the tank seam area.
Risk: If a small hole is present, a fuel leak may occur if the operator fills the tank over half full, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2020 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	11.8%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2020 Nissan Versa NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2020 Nissan Versa NHTSA side pole crash test — NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Versa

35mpg combined

City / highway	32 / 40 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,900/year to fuel

Versa

30mpg combined

City / highway	27 / 35 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Forward collision avoidanceWarnings; Automatic emergency braking	22	5	4	9,590 mi
Power train	16	0	0	25,000 mi
Engine	14	0	0	—
Unknown or other	14	0	0	—
Electrical system	12	0	0	—
Service brakes	6	0	0	11,580 mi
Air bags	5	3	3	15,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	5	0	0	—
StructureBody › Hood; Body	3	0	0	—
Suspension	3	0	0	—
Back over preventionWarnings; Rearview system braking	3	0	0	—
Wheels	3	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Suspension
Driving home heard loud metallic soundingâpopâ sound at entering driveway in reverse. Found broken spring piece in driveway.
Jul 21, 2026
Power train
My 2020 Nissan versa kept hesitating when being put in reverse the engine light kept coming on every few months I kept being told it was other issues until the transmission went out. I got it checked on multiple occasions because of the way it was hesitating and seemed like it was heating up.
Jun 22, 2026
Unknown or other
I am constantly getting a malfunction for P0101 despite changing my air flow system. It creates acceleration problems everytime.
Apr 1, 2026
Unknown or other
Since 2021 my 2020 Nissan versa SR had been giving me problems with the sensors. All of the dash lights would come on. Then in 2023 my vehicle started to stall and hesitate. Itâs gotten to the point where Iâd be taking a left turn and Iâd press the gas and my car would move a few inches. Itâs become very dangerous. Even after changing the air flow sensor my car continues to have problems with acceleration, stalling and hesitating.
May 20, 2023
Exterior lighting
several recalls but dealer my did not have any
Mar 15, 2025
Unknown or other
On the interstate from [XXX] to [XXX] the Nissan Versa's License Plate reflected light so bright that it blinded my ride and we had to slow down and wait for them to get farther away from us. This is not random, they have a spray fixative on their license plate designed to block cameras from clocking their license plate or their numbers being recorded. This was easy to see whenever a light is shined onto it, you can see the thin film of camera block spray that is extremely reflective. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mar 31, 2026
Power train
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle unexpectedly jerked and stalled with the transmission warning light and the malfunction indicator warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 155,146.
Mar 24, 2026 · 155,146 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
Unknown: overwhelming smell of fuel (fumes) inside the cabin. Dealer "repaired" the issue when newer. Car has same issue again but the Dealer has NO records of what was done to fix the problem. Exposed to these fumes cannot be good for driver nor passengers.
Jan 1, 2026

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.