Nissan Versa 2017 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Versa 2017 and 62 complaints filed by owners. It has 28% more complaints than the average Nissan Versa from 2016–2025 (48 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Nissan Versa 2017? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Nissan Versa 2017
Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 18V551000 · 2018-08-22
What happens
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 road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Consequence
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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 service at 1-800-867-7669.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 17V275000 · 2017-04-26
What happens
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Versa, and Versa Note vehicles. The ring plate that secures the air bag cushion to the passenger frontal air bag assembly may fail, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 16V724000 · 2016-10-11
What happens
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Versa vehicles manufactured August 1, 2016, to August 16, 2016. A seam in the fabric section of the side curtain air bags may tear during side curtain air bag deployment, potentially affecting the performance of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation", and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating side curtain air bag deployment, if the side curtain air bags do not deploy as intended there would be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
62 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
9 with a crash · 6 injuries
Most reported problems on the Nissan Versa 2017
- Air bags: 14 (23% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 11 (18% of complaints)
- Brakes: 9 (15% of complaints)
- Powertrain and transmission: 8 (13% of complaints)
- Engine: 8 (13% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Nissan Versa 2017
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- The air bag light should come on for a second at start-up and go off. Confirm by VIN that air bag recalls were done.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD | Not rated | ★★★★☆ | Not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Nissan Versa recalls by year
- 2016 : 0 recalls · 81 complaints
- 2017 : 3 recalls · 62 complaints
- 2018 : 2 recalls · 57 complaints
- 2019 : 1 recall · 24 complaints
- 2020 : 2 recalls · 64 complaints
- 2021 : 3 recalls · 31 complaints
- 2022 : 0 recalls · 20 complaints
- 2023 : 1 recall · 37 complaints
- 2024 : 1 recall · 96 complaints
- 2025 : 0 recalls · 12 complaints
Guides for this check
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Nissan Versa 2017 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Versa 2017. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Versa 2017?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: air bags (14 of 62 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 15, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).