The 2017 Nissan Versa has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 155,310 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
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.
AIR BAGS17V2750002017-04-26509 affected
Defect
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.
AIR BAGS16V7240002016-10-111,754 affected
Defect
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…
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.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
15
6crashes5injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11
POWER TRAIN
9
SERVICE BRAKES
9
3crashes2injuries
ENGINE
8
1crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
SEAT BELTS
6
2crashes1injuries
STEERING
3
1crashes1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
Total complaints94
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The vehicle was involved in a side impact collision at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss after the accident, as the side impact was the drivers side door and wheel well. The air bags never deployed, despite the high rate of speed and the entire front drivers side of the…”
“Car was purchased september 2024 for my grandson. This car was garaged until mid-march when my grandson received his driver's license. End of march 2025, car was in the dealership for service and a complimentary multipoint inspection was done. On may 14, 2025, my grandson was driving to school in…”
“On 3/21/25 I was informed by malik's auto repair that I need my transmission replaced after a diagnostic of my car making a vacuum noise. After researching, I found that many nissan vehicles have been experiencing this problem. I contacted nissan and they informed me that no recall has been made…”
“On 3/21/25 I was informed by malik's auto repair that I need my transmission replaced after a diagnostic of my car making a vacuum noise. After researching, I found that many nissan vehicles have been experiencing this problem. I contacted nissan and they informed me that no recall has been made…”
“Power steering goes out while driving often.”
“These vehicles have a cowl drain located on the passenger side under the wiper blades. The drain is really small so it clogs easily. When there are heavy rains, my car floods. It has happened on several occasions, including monday 7/8/2024. It happened while driving in june 2023. I am not sure why…”
“Driver side airbag system completely broken. No crashes or accidents caused this. It happened out of nowhere one day.”
“Passenger door lock/unlocked, not working. Buzz noise when operating key fob; actuator malfunction. Can't open door manually.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Nissan Versa as of
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