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2020 Nissan Versa

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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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.

Recalls2
Complaints64
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2020 Nissan Versa

2 recalls
64 complaints
35 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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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 normalised 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.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.

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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.

  • 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.

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

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)27
miscellaneous issues11
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)6

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
$1,700
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Nissan Versa problems

642 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 21V471000

    Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 20V112000

    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.