KnownCarProblems2020 Nissan Versa Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Versa, most often about the driver assistance (25% of complaints). It is 12th of 19 Versa model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2020 Nissan Versa problems
Driver assistance
16 complaints · 25%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, sensing system.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased with a cracked windshield. After investigating the failure, the contact determined that the cracked windshield was interfering with the forward…
Transmission
16 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles.
First issue was a defective brake system. The part that compressess air to make a hydrologic had a hole. You could hear what sounded like a basketball being deflated near the brake pedal. They fixed it this was at about 25k miles. And now the persistent problem is the transmission. It makes my car jerk or run with…
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the RPM dropped, and the vehicle was unable to accelerate. The contact stated that the RPM then suddenly increased and the vehicle quickly accelerated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular…
Engine
14 complaints · 22%Other or unspecified
14 complaints · 22%Electrical
12 complaints · 19%The fuel doesn't pump correctly as it should. The fuse burnt out. The automatic braking randomly activates for no apparent reason while driving. It also doesn't activate at all. The front end of the car lifts upward like a wheelie from a stop light. There was smoking and burning smell from under the hood.
Brakes
6 complaints · 9%The fuel doesn't pump correctly as it should. The fuse burnt out. The automatic braking randomly activates for no apparent reason while driving. It also doesn't activate at all. The front end of the car lifts upward like a wheelie from a stop light. There was smoking and burning smell from under the hood.
First issue was a defective brake system. The part that compressess air to make a hydrologic had a hole. You could hear what sounded like a basketball being deflated near the brake pedal. They fixed it this was at about 25k miles. And now the persistent problem is the transmission. It makes my car jerk or run with…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while attempting to add fuel to the vehicle on several occasions, the fuel tank release lever popped and became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
Air bags
5 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle in front abruptly stopped causing the contact to depress the brake pedal in order to avoid rear-ending the vehicle in front. As a result, the contact was rear-ended, and the vehicle behind that vehicle that…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Nissan Versa recalls
Lights: bulbs
Risk: Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: If a small hole is present, a fuel leak may occur if the operator fills the tank over half full, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began april 6, 2020. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2020 versa vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel tank wall thickness may be insufficient, potentially causing a small hole in the tank seam area.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Nissan Versa
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Versa?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: driver assistance (16 complaints); transmission (16 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles); engine (14 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Versa have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 23, 2021 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Nissan Versa?
- It is 12th of 19 Versa model years by number of complaints, with 64 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.