2020 Nissan Versa Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Nissan Versa.

20192021
Complaints
115
per 10K Sold
23.8
US Sales
48,272
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2020 Nissan Versa Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#115 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:49,185 mi
#213 complaints

Engine Problems

#312 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:5,149 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Nissan Versa.

Transmission / Drivetrain
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,185
Engine Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,149
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
16,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
3,180
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,526
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
28,288
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hood
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Nissan Versa

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~30,845 vehicles.

21V471000Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:bulbs
~30,799 affected

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.

20V112000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
~46 affected

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.

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2020 Nissan Versa — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2020 Nissan Versa reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Nissan Versa has 115 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Nissan Versa?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (15 complaints, avg 49,185 mi); Engine Problems (13 complaints); Electrical Faults (12 complaints, avg 5,149 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Nissan Versa?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 21,137 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Nissan Versa?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Nissan Versa include 10 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2020 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 30,845 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2020 Nissan Versa?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Versa reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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