2016 Nissan NV200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other NV200 years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan NV200. That is the most of any NV200 model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 71%), typically at around 17,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Nissan NV200 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 71% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Nissan NV200 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan NV200. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passengerâs side seat air bag warning light illuminated, indicating that the air bag was inactive, even though the seat was occupied. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent…
The red dash airbag light began flashing continuously approximately 4 months ago. I took it to a neighborhood automobile repair shop where the problem was diagnosed. They explained that only a Nissan dealership could make the repair. I took the car to Reliable Nissan in Albuquerque, NM on October…
I was hit while driving by another vehicle going 65 miles per hour. He hit me on the passenger side. Upon impact, all the airbags exploded shattering in thousands of pieces hitting me like shrapnels in my eyes, face, hands, neck, lungs. I was temporarily blinded, so I hit another car. I spent 10…
My passenger airbag warning light stays on even if someone is sitting in the seat and my airbag warning light on dash stays on. I ve had diagnostics run on vehicle and there are no codes. They donât know what to fix to clear the lights. I canât get my car inspected with the lights on so now I…
Other Nissan NV200 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 NV200 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 NV200 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 NV200 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 NV200 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 NV200 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 | 1 |
| 2015 NV200 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 NV200 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 NV200 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan NV200?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Nissan NV200?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.