2021 Nissan Versa Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2021 Nissan Versa, and owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2021 Nissan Versa
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
Electric power assist system (steering)
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. Owners may…
-
Electric power assist system (steering)
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. Owners may contact Nissan's…
-
Bulbs (exterior lighting)
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…
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Nissan Versa have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 27,007 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Automatic CVT failure confirmed by Future Nissan of Roseville CA. No warning prior to failure. Replaced by Kirkwood Autoworx Mechanical since Nissan Corporate denied a good-will replacement. Reason: 1”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 2, 2026 · Power train
“Hi, My name is [XXX] and I live in [XXX] . In October 2023 I purchased a used Nissan Versa 2021 from a dealership. It only had 30k miles on it when I bought it. On May 9, 2026 I was driving to work wh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 26, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Nissan Versa. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 30–35 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 27–32 / 35–40 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); 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 2021 Nissan Versa
How do I know if my 2021 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2021 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 21V471000).
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.