2018 Nissan Versa Note Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2018 Nissan Versa Note, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2018 Nissan Versa Note
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Camera (back over prevention)
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…
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…
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Ignition (electrical system)
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…
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…
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Air bags: side/window
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…
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.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Nissan Versa Note have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,028 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Driving on highway at least 3 different times. When exiting highway car slowing down. When getting to intersection brakes applied. Pulsating felt on brake pedal. Loud thumping noise heard from left fr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 28, 2020 · Service brakes
“Tl* the contact rented a 2018 nissan versa note. While driving approximately 5 MPH and attempting to turn, the vehicle shifted into reverse on its own. The vehicle struck a wall and damaged the rear o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 1, 2019 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Nissan Versa. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 29–34 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 26–31 / 35–39 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Nissan Versa Note model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Versa Note model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2014 Nissan Versa Note | 3 | 136 |
| 2015 Nissan Versa Note | 2 | 86 |
| 2016 Nissan Versa Note | 0 | 29 |
| 2017 Nissan Versa Note | 2 | 10 |
| 2018 Nissan Versa Note | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 Nissan Versa Note | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2018 Nissan Versa Note
How do I know if my 2018 Nissan Versa Note has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2018 Nissan Versa Note; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V837000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Nissan models
- Altima15,472 complaints
- Pathfinder7,355 complaints
- Rogue7,322 complaints
- Maxima6,955 complaints
- Murano5,958 complaints
- Sentra5,954 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Versa3,325 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.