The 2021 Nissan Versa has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 62,663 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING23V4960002023-07-1811,824 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
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 contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. …
STEERING22V6930002022-09-1520,040 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
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 customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PMA10 / PMA25.
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.
Consequence
Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 recall are PM986 and PC811.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
9
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
ENGINE
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
AIR BAGS
4
3crashes3injuries
STEERING
4
2crashes1injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
2crashes1injuries
Total complaints53
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 when my car experienced acceleration failure. It had 80,600 miles on it. When the acceleration…”
“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: 15k miles over warranty - 75081odometer reading at replacement on 5/27/26. Cvt failed while on a…”
“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: 15k miles over warranty - 75081odometer reading at replacement on 5/27/26. Cvt failed while on a…”
“I got into the car and started it up. Put in reverse car shuts off. Re started and put in reverse. Was able to drive out of apartment parking lot then no power to speed and car was a little jerky and on dashboard it said warning malfunction see owners manual with a few pictures on dashboard”
“I got into the car and started it up. Put in reverse car shuts off. Re started and put in reverse. Was able to drive out of apartment parking lot then no power to speed and car was a little jerky and on dashboard it said warning malfunction see owners manual with a few pictures on dashboard”
“I got into the car and started it up. Put in reverse car shuts off. Re started and put in reverse. Was able to drive out of apartment parking lot then no power to speed and car was a little jerky and on dashboard it said warning malfunction see owners manual with a few pictures on dashboard”
“Cvt transmission failed while driving transmission popped and no forward drive leaving us in traffic unable to move in forward. Had to get out and push the car to the side of the road. No warning lights no warning signs. Just immediate loss of forward drive. Engine revs up but no movement.…”
“Mileage: approximately 45,000 current status: inoperable; held at joe machens nissan pending evaluation by nissan consumer affairs. Description of the problem the vehicle has become completely inoperable, making it unsafe to operate. In the months prior to the failure, traction control warning…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE24007 Opened 2024-03-07 · closed 2025-10-02
Reduced Power After Engine Stall
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on March 7, 2024, after receiving twenty (20) consumer complaints and multiple field reports describing reduced power (limp mode) after re-starting the vehicle following a stall on certain 2022-2024 model year (MY) Nissan Versa. Â A Preliminary…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Nissan Versa as of
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