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2017 Nissan Versa Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Nissan Versa has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 62 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 2017 Nissan Versa, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Nissan Versa owner complaints

Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Versa, describing incidents dated April 9, 2017 to March 9, 2026.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 15 complaints
Unknown or Other 12 complaints
Electrical System 11 complaints
Power Train 9 complaints
Service Brakes 9 complaints
Engine 8 complaints

Of the 62 complaints on file, 9 report a crash; across all 62 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11727553 · Filed March 27, 2026
The vehicle was involved in a side impact collision at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss after the accident, as the side impact was the drivers side door and wheel well. The air bags never deployed, despite the high rate of speed and the entire front drivers side of the…
ODI #11701055 · Filed November 23, 2025
To whom it may concern the tint on all four of my doors is obstructing my site with Windows up my back window has bubbles all through it. Mike Erdman Nissan has replaced that one one time and it’s bubbled again. They refuse to replace the door window tint and said it was self inflicted. I have also…
ODI #11663471 · Filed May 28, 2025
On 3/21/25 I was informed by Malik's Auto Repair that I need my transmission replaced after a diagnostic of my car making a vacuum noise. After researching, I found that many Nissan vehicles have been experiencing this problem. I contacted Nissan and they informed me that no recall has been made for…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Nissan Versa in 1 investigation. 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.

Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Ignition Switch may Turn Off

NHTSA #18V551000 · Electrical System — Ignition · NHTSA notice

Reported August 21, 2018 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 153,047 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified October 1, 2018 · Vehicles built February 14, 2017 – August 31, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.

Safety consequence

If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

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.

Air Bag Cushion may Separate from Assembly

NHTSA #17V275000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported April 26, 2017 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 509 vehicles

Repair completion: 73.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 12, 2017 · Vehicles built February 16, 2017 – February 21, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Versa, and Versa Note vehicles. The ring plate that secures the air bag cushion to the passenger frontal air bag assembly may fail, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2016. 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.

Side Curtain Air Bag Seams may Tear

NHTSA #16V724000 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice

Reported October 11, 2016 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,754 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.85% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified December 2, 2016 · Vehicles built August 1, 2016 – August 16, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Versa vehicles manufactured August 1, 2016, to August 16, 2016. A seam in the fabric section of the side curtain air bags may tear during side curtain air bag deployment, potentially affecting the performance of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation", and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating side curtain air bag deployment, if the side curtain air bags do not deploy as intended there would be an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. 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.

2017 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 3

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

14% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

1 investigation

62 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Versa.

Air Bags

ODI #11727553

Crash 1 injury

Incident: March 9, 2026 · Filed: March 27, 2026

The vehicle was involved in a side impact collision at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss after the accident, as the side impact was the drivers side door and wheel well. The air bags never deployed, despite the high rate of speed and the entire front drivers side of the vehicle being affected.

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11701055

Incident: November 18, 2022 · Filed: November 23, 2025

To whom it may concern the tint on all four of my doors is obstructing my site with Windows up my back window has bubbles all through it. Mike Erdman Nissan has replaced that one one time and it’s bubbled again. They refuse to replace the door window tint and said it was self inflicted. I have also tried to contact the tint department at the dealership numerous times and the dealership said they would have them call me back several times throughout the last four years and they have yet to do it. if you cannot help me, can you direct me to where I can get the help I need for my windows also the three pictures that I have sent in is from one of the windows with the window up the one with it down and the back window.

Electrical System; Unknown or Other

ODI #11663471

Incident: March 21, 2025 · Filed: May 28, 2025

On 3/21/25 I was informed by Malik's Auto Repair that I need my transmission replaced after a diagnostic of my car making a vacuum noise. After researching, I found that many Nissan vehicles have been experiencing this problem. I contacted Nissan and they informed me that no recall has been made for my make and model. It is a safety issue because at any time the car could stop causing an accident or fatality. Also, I had to have my starter replaced on this car. My car would not start. I was out with my daughter and if it was not for me having AAA we would have been stranded. Nissan stated that this issue was fixed on my car prior to me purchasing it. There is no record of this issue being fixed on Carfax and I paid almost $600 to replace it. Nissan have not assisted me with anything. Now I have to try to come up with the funds for a transmission.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11663122

Incident: May 14, 2025 · Filed: May 27, 2025

Car was purchased September 2024 for my grandson. This car was garaged until mid-March when my grandson received his driver's license. End of March 2025, car was in the dealership for service and a complimentary multipoint inspection was done. On May 14, 2025, my grandson was driving to school in the rain. All of a sudden, water starts gushing out of the glove compartment. The whole interior was flooded including the backseat. My grandson received his driver license in March, 2025 (a new driver). There were no warning signs before the water started gushing. Dealership said it was a clogged cowl. Nothing was said about maintenance on this cowl when the car was purchased. There is nothing in the manual about this cowl. Looking on the internet, this is a known defect of the Nissan Versa and nothing is being done about it. Thank God he did not get into an accident. After only putting 4000 miles on the car since purchased, the insurance company has totaled the car.

Structure

ODI #11626700

Incident: August 10, 2023 · Filed: November 21, 2024

Hood latch allowed hood to fly open at 30 mph, causing $3100 worth of damage to car, Potentially causing serious other vehicular/occupant injuries. Apparently the latch was inadvertently engaged, but the secondary latch did not hold and let the hood fly open. This incident happened 8/2023 but was not reported to Nissan and while estimate was obtained, repairs were not made.

Steering

ODI #11610007

Incident: August 15, 2024 · Filed: August 21, 2024

Power steering goes out while driving often.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11600998

Incident: July 8, 2024 · Filed: July 10, 2024

These vehicles have a cowl drain located on the passenger side under the wiper blades. The drain is really small so it clogs easily. When there are heavy rains, my car floods. It has happened on several occasions, including Monday 7/8/2024. It happened while driving in June 2023. I am not sure why Nissan hasn’t done anything to mitigate this problem. I am not even sure of this is the appropriate place to contract but I figured I would try. Thanks.

Air Bags

ODI #11599820

Incident: July 1, 2024 · Filed: July 7, 2024

Driver side airbag system completely broken. No crashes or accidents caused this. It happened out of nowhere one day.

Power Train

ODI #11557873

Incident: January 1, 2023 · Filed: December 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission downshifted, and the vehicle decelerated to 5 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where the transmission was flushed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then towed to a transmission specialist, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle after the vehicle had been serviced at an independent mechanic, ten months later, the vehicle made an abnormally loud clunking sound. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure might be related to the transmission. The vehicle was towed to a certified transmission specialist, where it was diagnosed that there were metal shards inside the transmission. The mechanic determined that the CVT transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,645.

Electrical System

ODI #11554701

Incident: October 31, 2023 · Filed: November 12, 2023

Passenger door lock/unlocked, not working. Buzz noise when operating key fob; actuator malfunction. Can't open door manually.

Other Nissan Versa model years

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