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2014 Nissan Versa Note Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2014 Nissan Versa Note has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 136 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Nissan Versa Note, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2014 Nissan Versa Note owner complaints

Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan Versa Note, describing incidents dated October 3, 2013 to August 21, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 55 complaints
  • Engine 24 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 23 complaints
  • Air Bags 19 complaints
  • Service Brakes 19 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 16 complaints

Of the 136 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 136 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11758537 · Filed

    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle with Turo, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale on Facebook Marketplace. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was…

  • ODI #11743528 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped after depressing the brake pedal to the floor. The vehicle was taken to an…

  • ODI #11734848 · Filed

    My vehicle has approximately 62,000 miles and is within the extended warranty range. • My wife's vehicle has exceeded 100,000 miles but experienced failure well within the original ownership period. Given the early failure, recurring defects, and known issues associated with CVT transmissions in…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2014 Nissan Versa Note in 3 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Lower Trim Panel may Impede Pedal Operation

NHTSA #15V507000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Accelerator Pedal · NHTSA notice

Reported August 12, 2015 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 298,747 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified September 14, 2015 · Vehicles built April 23, 2013 – March 11, 2015 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.

Safety consequence

A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rear Seat Latch Bolts may Fail

NHTSA #13V326000 · Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported July 24, 2013 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 7,782 vehicles

Nissan campaign PM365 · Owners notified August 19, 2013 · Vehicles built April 23, 2013 – July 5, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 5, 2013. The rear seat latch bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly, reducing their strength.

Safety consequence

If the rear seat latch bolts break, the rear seats may not perform as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to back seat occupants.

Manufacturer remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat latch bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Lower Body Bolt may be Loose or Missing

NHTSA #13V324000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice

Reported July 24, 2013 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 7,707 vehicles

Owners notified August 19, 2013 · Vehicles built April 23, 2013 – July 3, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 3, 2013. The lower body sill bolts may be missing or incorrectly torqued.

Safety consequence

Missing lower body bolts may affect the vehicle's integrity in the event of a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install and tighten to specification the lower body sill bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Nissan Versa Note model years

Check your 2014 Nissan Versa Note VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Nissan Versa Note at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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