2021 Nissan Versa
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.
- Complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2021
Opened by NHTSA
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
2021: 32 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.
Power train
28% · 9 reportsElectrical system
25% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing fuel gauge and adas.
Show complaint excerpts
The car actuator failed for the left rear door. My car has less than 10k miles, and I submitted a case to their consumer affairs for it to be covered coz it's a premature failure, and they refused to pay for the repairs.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-14
Engine
16% · 5 reportsAir bags
16% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing side/window.
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Well driving I notice a car without brake lights on stopped in front of me not moving. Quickly going to brake.. I had no brakes I pushed again and turned right. Almost inches to hitting a gas pump. Thankfully bumps and bruises .
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-27
Also filed under Steering and service brakes
Steering
13% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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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2022-11-10Steering22V693000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022.
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2023-09-08Steering23V496000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023.
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2024-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-10-02 Reduced Power After Engine Stall
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Nissan Versa — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V471000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 22V693000 · Steering
- Recall 23V496000 · Steering
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2021 Nissan Versa reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Nissan Versa is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Versa?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Versa have?
- 3 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.