2016 Nissan Versa Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2016 Nissan Versa, and owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2016 Nissan Versa. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Nissan Versa have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 16 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 38,894 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“In July 2024 my airbag light came for no apparent reason. I took it to Nissan Service-they got it off with no guarantee it would stay off and said the airbag would have to be replaced if it came on ag”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 13, 2026 · Electrical system
“0 The vehicle has a CVT transmission failure causing severe shuddering, jerking, and progressive loss of acceleration. Initially the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph, then worsened to 15 mph, then 10 m”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 11, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 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 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Versa model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Nissan Versa | 8 | 354 |
| 2008 Nissan Versa | 7 | 381 |
| 2009 Nissan Versa | 7 | 504 |
| 2010 Nissan Versa | 7 | 269 |
| 2011 Nissan Versa | 6 | 269 |
| 2012 Nissan Versa | 10 | 486 |
| 2013 Nissan Versa | 1 | 204 |
| 2014 Nissan Versa | 2 | 207 |
| 2015 Nissan Versa | 1 | 168 |
| 2016 Nissan Versa | 0 | 80 |
| 2017 Nissan Versa | 3 | 62 |
| 2018 Nissan Versa | 2 | 57 |
| 2019 Nissan Versa | 1 | 24 |
| 2020 Nissan Versa | 2 | 64 |
| 2021 Nissan Versa | 3 | 31 |
| 2022 Nissan Versa | 0 | 20 |
| 2023 Nissan Versa | 1 | 37 |
| 2024 Nissan Versa | 1 | 96 |
| 2025 Nissan Versa | 0 | 12 |
Checking a specific 2016 Nissan Versa
How do I know if my 2016 Nissan Versa 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.
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.
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
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- Rogue7,322 complaints
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- Murano5,958 complaints
- Sentra5,954 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Titan3,264 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.