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2016 Nissan Versa: recalls and problems

No recalls and 109 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

0recalls
109complaints
16crashes reported
1fires reported
20injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Nissan Versa. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Power Train27 · 25%
  • Unknown Or Other24 · 22%
  • Air Bags19 · 17%
  • Engine13 · 12%
  • Service Brakes13 · 12%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System7 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control7 · 6%
  • Steering7 · 6%
  • Electrical System6 · 6%
  • Suspension5 · 5%

What owners report

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2016 nissan versa note. the contact stated that the exhaust became loose and was melting the brake line, which affected the braking system. the vehicle was driven 5 mph to an independent mechanic, who discovered the failure. the exhaust was repaired. the independent mechanic advised the contact to replace the brake lines due to the damage caused by the exhaust system. the contact stated that the b

Electrical System,Air Bags

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 again. in came on again in june 2026. i got my oil changed at a local shop and they got the light off verifying it was the l side airbag causing it to flash. that lasted about 2 months and it is flashing again. i got it of

Air BagsCrash

The contact owned a 2016 nissan versa note. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph in a parking lot, the vehicle failed to stop as needed while the brake pedal was depressed. no warning lights were illuminated. the failure caused the vehicle to crash into a nearby wall, which was not damaged. the driver’s side steering wheel air bag deployed, and the front windshield fractured on the passenger’s si

Power Train,Air Bags,Unknown Or Other

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 mph, and now will not exceed 5 mph. the issue consistently occurs after the vehicle has been driven for more than approximately 2 minutes. there are no warning lights or alerts prior to the failure. the vehicle has comple

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering VERSA, VERSA NOTE. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.