Nissan Versa Note Recalls (2014-2019)
The Nissan Versa Note has been the subject of 8 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2014 to 2019 model years. They cluster mostly around the air bags, back over prevention, and electrical system.
The Nissan Versa Note scores 81 out of 100 (grade A), one of the cleaner recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 75% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 8 campaigns span 5 model years of the Nissan Versa Note. The single largest affected 1,228,830 vehicles, over back over prevention. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Versa Note problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Nissan Versa Note may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Nissan Versa Note recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Nissan Versa Note recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2019 Nissan Versa Note Recalls
1 recall affects the 2019 Nissan Versa Note, involving the back over prevention.
2018 Nissan Versa Note Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2018 Nissan Versa Note, involving the back over prevention, electrical system, and air bags.
2017 Nissan Versa Note Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2017 Nissan Versa Note, involving the electrical system and air bags.
2015 Nissan Versa Note Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2015 Nissan Versa Note, involving the service brakes, vehicle speed control, and latches/locks/linkages.
2014 Nissan Versa Note Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2014 Nissan Versa Note, involving the service brakes, vehicle speed control, and structure.
Every Nissan Versa Note recall in detail
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2018-2019 Nissan Versa Note
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,228,830
- Reported
- Sep 12, 2019
- Owners notified
- Nov 11, 2019
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA campaign number 19V654000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2017-2018 Nissan Versa Note
- Vehicles in this recall
- 153,047
- Reported
- Aug 21, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 1, 2018
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
NHTSA campaign number 18V551000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2018 Nissan Versa Note
- Vehicles in this recall
- 111
- Reported
- Dec 20, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 13, 2018
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles. During deployment of the side curtain air bag, a component of the air bag inflator may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign number 17V837000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2017 Nissan Versa Note
- Vehicles in this recall
- 509
- Reported
- Apr 26, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jun 12, 2017
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Versa, and Versa Note vehicles. The ring plate that secures the air bag cushion to the passenger frontal air bag assembly may fail, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign number 17V275000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note
- Vehicles in this recall
- 298,747
- Reported
- Aug 12, 2015
- Owners notified
- Sep 14, 2015
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.
Risk: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign number 15V507000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Affected years
- 2015 Nissan Versa Note
- Vehicles in this recall
- 6,595
- Reported
- Jul 21, 2015
- Owners notified
- Aug 31, 2015
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving. The distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign number 15V453000.
Structure
- Affected years
- 2014 Nissan Versa Note
- Vehicles in this recall
- 7,707
- Reported
- Jul 24, 2013
- Owners notified
- Aug 19, 2013
Defect: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 3, 2013. The lower body sill bolts may be missing or incorrectly torqued.
Risk: Missing lower body bolts may affect the vehicle's integrity in the event of a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install and tighten to specification the lower body sill bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign number 13V324000.
Seats
- Affected years
- 2014 Nissan Versa Note
- Vehicles in this recall
- 7,782
- Reported
- Jul 24, 2013
- Owners notified
- Aug 19, 2013
Defect: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, through July 5, 2013. The rear seat latch bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly, reducing their strength.
Risk: If the rear seat latch bolts break, the rear seats may not perform as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to back seat occupants.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat latch bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign number 13V326000.
Common questions about Nissan Versa Note recalls
- Does the Nissan Versa Note have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 8 recall campaigns on record for the Nissan Versa Note across the 2014 to 2019 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, back over prevention, and electrical system.
- How many times has the Nissan Versa Note been recalled?
- The Nissan Versa Note has 8 recall campaigns from the 2014 to 2019 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Nissan Versa Note recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the back over prevention, affecting 1,228,830 vehicles. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Which Nissan Versa Note model year has the most recalls?
- The 2014 Nissan Versa Note has the most, with 3 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Nissan Versa Note has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.