Is the 2020 Nissan Versa reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Nissan Versa is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Versa?

The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Versa have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

2020 Nissan Versa

▲ Better than typical

2020 Nissan Versa
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 64
Recalls: 2
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Forward collision avoidance

Complaints per year

2020: 64 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2007	354
2008	381
2009	504
2010	269
2011	269
2012	485
2013	204
2014	206
2015	168
2016	81
2017	62
2018	57
2019	24
2020	64
2021	32
2022	20
2023	37
2024	96
2025	12

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Forward collision avoidance

34% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASHINJURY

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I had an accident where I struck a deer. The floor airbag deployed and injured me. My leg has a bad hemotoma from it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-21

Also filed under Air bags

Power train

25% · 16 reports

Engine

22% · 14 reports

Electrical system

19% · 12 reports

Service brakes

9% · 6 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2020-04-06Fuel system, gasoline20V112000 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.

Remedy: 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.

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2021-08-20Exterior lighting21V471000 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.

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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2020 Nissan Versa — pre-purchase inspection

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Forward collision avoidance: 22 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 16 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 20V112000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 21V471000 · Exterior lighting

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Nissan Versa reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Nissan Versa is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Versa?: The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Versa have?: 2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.