Recalls ·2020 Nissan Versa

2020 Nissan Versa recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Nissan Versa; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — bulbs. Owners filed 64 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 19 model years of this model in the database, 2020 ranks #11 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints64
Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Exterior lighting — BulbsCampaign 21V471000 · 23 Jun 2021

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.

Remedy: 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, gasoline — Tank assemblyCampaign 20V112000 · 26 Feb 2020

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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other12 · 30%
Engine12 · 30%
Power train12 · 30%
Electrical system9 · 22%
Forward collision avoidance7 · 18%
Air bags3 · 8%
Wheels3 · 8%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I have had this happen numerous times in my car for absolutely no reason. I also just got my cars state inspection and nothing was noted, while other things unrelated to this issue were recommended by the mechanic. The car will start to stall in reverse AND in regular driving mode. Most recently it will come up with…

Unknown or other · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Safety is at risk for multiple reasons one because a month upon receiving this brand new vehicle with 40 miles on it I’ve been experiencing malfunctioning problems. I am not able to receive a forward collision warning at times. I’m not sure if these electrical problems also caused my battery to die a few weeks later.…

Electrical system · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

I am reporting a chronic and dangerous defect in my 2020 Nissan Versa that results in an unpredictable, sudden, and complete loss of acceleration (motive power) while driving. This defect has been present since shortly after purchase and remains unresolved, posing a severe safety risk on public roads. Specific Safety…

Power train · Mar 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

After the car in front of me turned onto a side street, the Forward Collision Warning system alarmed and then the Automatic Emergency Braking slowed my car. I was following at a sufficient distance that I was at no risk of hitting the car in front of me. This incident was a near miss because nobody was following my…

Forward collision avoidance · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.