NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Nissan Versa Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2018 Nissan Versa has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 57 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 2018 Nissan Versa, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Nissan Versa owner complaints
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Versa, describing incidents dated December 30, 2017 to September 17, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
- Engine 14 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
Of the 57 complaints on file, 13 report a crash; across all 57 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11769201 · Filed
On September 17, 2026, my 2018 Nissan was involved in a severe rear-end collision on a freeway. The vehicle sustained extensive damage and was declared a total loss. None of the airbags deployed. I am concerned that the airbag/SRS system may not have functioned as designed. After the collision, I…
ODI #11769199 · Filed
On September 17, 2026, my 2018 Nissan was involved in a severe rear-end collision on the freeway. The vehicle sustained extensive rear-end damage and was subsequently determined to be a total loss. None of the airbags deployed during the collision. Immediately after the crash, I believe I may have…
ODI #11760083 · Filed
Car jerks and doesn’t go into gear right away. Never know when it will happen. There is a notice from Nissan that it happens because of short in tail light. Happened approx 3 yrs ago and has started again but worse. It is available for inspection No recall but very unsafe. While attempting to cross…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2018 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
No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #19V654000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported September 12, 2019 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,228,830 vehicles
Repair completion: 80.42% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 11, 2019 · Vehicles built April 1, 2018 – May 30, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety consequence
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
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.
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.
Other Nissan Versa model years
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