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2021 Nissan Versa

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

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
35
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls3
Complaints31
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2021 Nissan Versa

3 recalls
31 complaints
35 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
31
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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

3 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.

  • 22V693000high

    Steering issue

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.

  • 23V496000high

    Steering issue

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.

Consumer complaints

31 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

31
Total
5
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE13
  • AIR BAGS5
  • VISIBILITY3
  • OTHER3
  • ELECTRICAL2

Notable Issues

31 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 5 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)13
airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)5
visibility issues (wipers, defrost, mirrors)3

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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Adjacent model years

All Nissan Versa years

Common problems

Nissan Versa problems

642 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE24007

    Reduced Power After Engine Stall

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE24007

    Reduced Power After Engine Stall

  3. Recall

    Recall 23V496000

    Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 22V693000

    Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

  5. 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.