2013 Nissan NV200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 9, 2025 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other NV200 years
Not enough data 8th of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan NV200. That ranks 8th out of 9 NV200 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Nissan NV200 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Structure1 · ~71,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%———
Structure150%71,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 1 complaints
2016: 1201612025: 120251

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 Nissan NV200 recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive moduleOct 9, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V676000 · 173,301 vehicles

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2021 NV200 Van, 2014-2017, 2019 NV200 Taxi, and 2015-2018 Chevrolet City Express vehicles. The Fuel Tank Temperature (FTT) sensor harness may have been incorrectly routed, damaging wires and causing a short circuit in the fuel pump fuse.

Risk: A blown fuel pump fuse can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and reroute the FTT sensor harness or replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA56. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov October 10, 2025.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
  • Occupant Classification System Failure (EA15004) — opened Aug 31, 2015, closed May 2, 2017, led to recall 15V681000.
  • Occupant Classification System Failure (RQ15001) — opened Mar 18, 2015, closed Sep 1, 2015.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan NV200. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…

Air Bags · received Aug 20, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11681993

Vehicle traveling on highway at posted speed limit with no other cars around. The hood came open and smashed through the windshield. Glass all over me and the dashboard. Was able to get to the shoulder of the road where i was able to be towed to classic collision in edgewater md. It seems that the…

Structure · received Mar 7, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10840390

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan NV200?

Owners most often report air bags, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Nissan NV200?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2013 Nissan NV200 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NV200 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.