repaired · 2023 Q2
Turn signal: bulbs
Risk. Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Nissan VersaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 64 owner complaints about the 2020 Nissan Versa, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-471 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Nissan Versa has problems
64 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Power train
16Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
14Engine
12Electrical system
6Service brakes
5Air bags
5Fuel/propulsion system
3Wheels
3Back over prevention
1912 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 16 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | 3 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 19 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2020 Nissan Versa recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2020 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
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Nissan Versa safety ratings
2020 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Versa owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle unexpectedly jerked and stalled with the transmission warning light and the malfunction indicator warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the…
I have a 2020 Nissan versa it only has 100,000 miles on it. That’s not really a lot since it had about 75000 miles on it. I noticed that the car started slightly jerking. I couldn’t figure out what was going wrong and neither could anybody else eventually at around 100,000 miles I took it into…
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