- Safety
- 5
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 2
- on record
- MPG
- 35
- combined
Open recalls on record
2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2020 Nissan Versa
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 64
- Complaints citing a crash
- 5
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
2 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 21V471000high
Lighting issue
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 can crack and fail to illuminate.
Consequence
Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 20V112000high
Fuel system issue
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 insufficient, potentially causing a small hole in the tank seam area.
Consequence
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.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2020 Nissan Versa.
Frontal crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 4 / 5
Side crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
- Side pole
- 5 / 5
Rollover
- Rollover risk
- 11.8%
- Dynamic tip
- No Tip
Driver-assistance technologies
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
What the ratings mean
NHTSA gives the 2020 Nissan Versa 5 out of 5 stars overall, level with the 5-star median for the 10 comparable 2020 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.
NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.
NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 11.8% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2020 Nissan Versa, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
32
City
40
Hwy
35
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,750
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 253 g/mi
How this compares
At 35 MPG combined, the 2020 Nissan Versa ranks 5th of 18 compact cars EPA rated for 2020 — 5 MPG better than the 30 MPG median for that group.
That places it a little above the middle of its class. Fuel cost is close enough to its rivals that other running costs will probably matter more.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $1,750, $325 less than the $2,075 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $8,750, a $1,625 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 253 grams per mile — about 3.8 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
64 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 64
- Total
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE27
- OTHER11
- ELECTRICAL6
- BRAKES6
- AIR BAGS5
Notable Issues
64 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve injuries. 5 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2020 Nissan Versa, newest first.
- Recall
Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
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.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
Fuel economy
32
City
40
Hwy
35
Comb
- Annual cost
- $1,750
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Explore related
Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
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.