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2020 Nissan Versa

Gas
Compact Cars
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
77 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA64
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA35 mpg
2025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2020 Nissan Versa is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Versa, is EPA-rated at 35 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 64 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
VersaGasFWD1.6L 4-cyl324035$1,800
VersaGasFWD1.6L 4-cyl273530$2,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 41796, 41797.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Exterior Lighting

PM986 / PC811
30,799 vehicles
ProblemNissan 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.RiskInoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V471000reported Jun 23, 2021Nissan North America, Inc.
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

46 vehicles
ProblemNissan 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.RiskIf 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.FixNissan 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V112000reported Feb 26, 2020Nissan North America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
64complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 5 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2020: 8 · 2021: 10 · 2022: 7 · 2023: 5 · 2024: 5 · 2025: 19 · 2026: 10

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance22
Power Train16
Engine14
Unspecified14
Electrical System12
Service Brakes6

What owners describe

“My car while driving accelerates on its own and while driving it brakes on its own making it dangerous when driving because when you go to make a turn the car just brakes while you're trying to accelerate”Aug 30, 2024 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“Stock road tires are 205x55/16 - diameter of 24.9â€�. Stock spare tire is 125x70/15 - diameter of 21.9â€�. The spare tire is 3â€� smaller than the road tire or 17.9% smaller. Checking other marques, the spare typically is less than 7% smaller and some web sites say 3% is a good limit. I am aware of the 50 mile, 55 mph …”May 27, 2024 · Wheels · NHTSA owner report
“Safety is at risk for multiple reasons one because a month upon receiving this brand new vehicle with 40 miles on it I’ve been experiencing malfunctioning problems. I am not able to receive a forward collision warning at times. I’m not sure if these electrical problems also caused my battery to die a few weeks late…”Nov 28, 2023 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆12%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Versa model years

A

2025 Nissan Versa

0 recalls · 11 complaints

A

2024 Nissan Versa

1 recalls · 95 complaints

A

2023 Nissan Versa

1 recalls · 37 complaints

A

2022 Nissan Versa

0 recalls · 20 complaints

C

2021 Nissan Versa

3 recalls · 31 complaints

A

2019 Nissan Versa

1 recalls · 25 complaints

B

2018 Nissan Versa

3 recalls · 58 complaints

C

2017 Nissan Versa

3 recalls · 72 complaints

A

2016 Nissan Versa

0 recalls · 108 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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