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2020 Nissan Versa: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 64 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

2recalls
64complaints
5crashes reported
0fires reported
5injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train16 · 25%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance16 · 25%
  • Unknown Or Other14 · 22%
  • Engine14 · 22%
  • Electrical System11 · 17%
  • Service Brakes6 · 9%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System5 · 8%
  • Air Bags4 · 6%
  • Suspension3 · 5%
  • Structure3 · 5%

What owners report

Suspension

Driving home heard loud metallic sounding”pop” sound at entering driveway in reverse. found broken spring piece in driveway.

Power Train

My 2020 nissan versa kept hesitating when being put in reverse the engine light kept coming on every few months i kept being told it was other issues until the transmission went out. i got it checked on multiple occasions because of the way it was hesitating and seemed like it was heating up.

Unknown Or Other,Engine

I am constantly getting a malfunction for p0101 despite changing my air flow system. it creates acceleration problems everytime.

Unknown Or Other

Since 2021 my 2020 nissan versa sr had been giving me problems with the sensors. all of the dash lights would come on. then in 2023 my vehicle started to stall and hesitate. it’s gotten to the point where i’d be taking a left turn and i’d press the gas and my car would move a few inches. it’s become very dangerous. even after changing the air flow sensor my car continues to have problems with acceleration, stalling a

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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