2018 Nissan Versa Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Nissan Versa, and owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Nissan Versa
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…
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Nissan Versa have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash. Reports cite 12 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 39,746 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“On September 17, 2026, my 2018 Nissan was involved in a severe rear-end collision on the freeway. The vehicle sustained extensive rear-end damage and was subsequently determined to be a total loss. No”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Air bags
“On September 17, 2026, my 2018 Nissan was involved in a severe rear-end collision on a freeway. The vehicle sustained extensive damage and was declared a total loss. None of the airbags deployed. I am”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Nissan Versa. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 29–34 mpg |
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| 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 2018 Nissan Versa
How do I know if my 2018 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Nissan Versa; 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 18V551000).
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
- 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.