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2020 Nissan Versa Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2020 Nissan Versa has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 64 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 2020 Nissan Versa, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2020 Nissan Versa owner complaints

Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Versa, describing incidents dated September 17, 2019 to July 21, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Forward Collision Avoidance 16 complaints
  • Power Train 16 complaints
  • Engine 14 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 14 complaints
  • Electrical System 12 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints

Of the 64 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 64 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11751799 · Filed

    Driving home heard loud metallic sounding”pop” sound at entering driveway in reverse. Found broken spring piece in driveway.

  • ODI #11746116 · Filed

    My 2020 Nissan versa kept hesitating when being put in reverse the engine light kept coming on every few months I kept being told it was other issues until the transmission went out. I got it checked on multiple occasions because of the way it was hesitating and seemed like it was heating up.

  • ODI #11743399 · Filed

    I am constantly getting a malfunction for P0101 despite changing my air flow system. It creates acceleration problems everytime.

Read all 64 complaints

Front Turn Signal Bulbs Can Fail To Illuminate

NHTSA #21V471000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal — Bulbs · NHTSA notice

Reported June 23, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 30,799 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.43% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign PM986 / PC811 · Owners notified August 20, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Insufficient Fuel Tank Wall Thickness/Fuel Leak

NHTSA #20V112000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported February 26, 2020 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 46 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.3% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 6, 2020

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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

Check your 2020 Nissan Versa VIN

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

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