2021 Nissan Versa
3 recalls · 29 complaints · Safety Score C
Recall History
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.
Consequence & Remedy
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.
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.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PMA10 / PMA25.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | Power Train,exterior Lighting,vehicle Speed Control | I got into the car and started it up. Put in reverse car shuts off. Re started and put in reverse. Was able to drive out... | No | No |
| 02/20/2026 | Power Train | Cvt Transmission failed While driving transmission popped and no forward drive leaving us in traffic unable to move in... | No | No |
| 02/16/2026 | Electrical System,air Bags,engine | Transmission failure 2 Times. First time experienced jerking and some smoke coming out and second time same jerking and... | No | No |
| 01/30/2026 | Steering,suspension,power Train | My 2021 Nissan Versa was struck at high speed while parked and required extensive repairs that exceeded the vehicle’s va... | Yes | No |
| 01/01/2026 | Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,unknown or Other | Mileage: Approximately 45,000 Current Status: Inoperable; held at Joe Machens Nissan pending evaluation by Nissan Consum... | No | No |
| 09/22/2025 | Power Train | Need to put in complaint the CVT transmissions has been doing a lot of whining and jerky. Spoke to the dealership they s... | No | No |
| 05/15/2025 | Seat Belts | On three separate occasions while driving, my driver seatbelt has come unbuckled on it's own. Most recently today. It al... | No | No |
| 01/13/2025 | Power Train,exterior Lighting | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while attempting to reverse at 2 MPH, the vehicle made an abnor... | No | No |
| 09/20/2024 | Steering,electrical System,exterior Lighting | The brakes fight and lock from time to time. The steering will get a tug like a car is in front of me. The engine has a ... | No | No |
| 08/30/2024 | Unknown or Other,engine,fuel/Propulsion System | Driving down the road, the car enters a phase where you can not accelerate at all. It seems like the fuel injectors are ... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 Nissan Versa has 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 29.
The 2021 Nissan Versa has a Safety Score of 50/100 (Grade C). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2021 Nissan Versa received a Safety Score of C. This vehicle has an average safety record. There are 5 crash reports on file.
Contact your nearest Nissan dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).