2020 Nissan Versa Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Versa years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Versa. That ranks 12th out of 19 Versa model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (16 complaints, 25%), typically at around 16,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 64owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Nissan Versa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 25% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 25% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 14 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 19% | 5,149 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 9% | 11,580 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 8% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 5% | 18,600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 5% | 178 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 33,443 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3% | 1,300 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 9,998 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 66,685 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 178 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Nissan Versa recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:turn signal:bulbs
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Versa vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel tank wall thickness may be insufficient, potentially causing a small hole in the tank seam area.
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.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driving home heard loud metallic soundingâpopâ sound at entering driveway in reverse. Found broken spring piece in driveway.
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.
I am constantly getting a malfunction for P0101 despite changing my air flow system. It creates acceleration problems everytime.
Since 2021 my 2020 Nissan versa SR had been giving me problems with the sensors. All of the dash lights would come on. Then in 2023 my vehicle started to stall and hesitate. Itâs gotten to the point where Iâd be taking a left turn and Iâd press the gas and my car would move a few inches…
several recalls but dealer my did not have any
Other Nissan Versa years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Versa | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 Versa | 96 | 1 |
| 2023 Versa | 37 | 1 |
| 2022 Versa | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 Versa | 31 | 3 |
| 2020 | 64 | 2 |
| 2019 Versa | 24 | 1 |
| 2018 Versa | 57 | 2 |
| 2017 Versa | 62 | 3 |
| 2016 Versa | 81 | 0 |
| 2015 Versa | 168 | 1 |
| 2014 Versa | 207 | 2 |
| 2013 Versa | 204 | 1 |
| 2012 Versa | 486 | 10 |
| 2011 Versa | 269 | 6 |
| 2010 Versa | 269 | 7 |
| 2009 Versa | 504 | 7 |
| 2008 Versa | 381 | 7 |
| 2007 Versa | 354 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Versa?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, power train, engine problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Nissan Versa?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Nissan Versa a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Versa model years, the 2020 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.