2016 Nissan VersaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 81 owner complaints about the 2016 Nissan Versa, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2016 Nissan Versa has problems
81 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 21 | 10 |
| Power train | 20 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 13 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Nissan Versa recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 vs. every other Versa year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Versa median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2016 Nissan Versa safety ratings
2016 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Nissan Versa, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
What Versa owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
In July 2024 my airbag light came for no apparent reason. I took it to Nissan Service-they got it off with no guarantee it would stay off and said the airbag would have to be replaced if it came on again. In came on again in June 2026. I got my oil changed at a local shop and they got the light off…
0 The vehicle has a CVT transmission failure causing severe shuddering, jerking, and progressive loss of acceleration. Initially the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph, then worsened to 15 mph, then 10 mph, and now will not exceed 5 mph. The issue consistently occurs after the vehicle has been driven…
The airbag warning light has come on and is flashing.Brought it in twice for it was in diagnosis mode the first time. History mode second time and two days later it is on again and flashing that is three times in one month! Nissan needs to have this problem fixed!
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