Nissan Versa, representative photo
Representative 2017 model. Photo: formulanone, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2016 Nissan Versa recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
110

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2016 Nissan Versa

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component110

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
110Complaints filed
16Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
20Injuries reported · 1 death
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train3027000
Air bags262410012
Unknown or other2422202
Service brakes1514417
Engine1312000
Electrical system109010
Steering87100
Fuel/propulsion system76100
Vehicle speed control76000
Suspension55000
Exterior lighting44010
Tires33000
Wheels33001
Seat belts22203
Hydraulic22000

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Versa, Versa Note.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “The turn signal lights suddenly came on and were stuck on. When I started the car it began smoking in the dashboard then caught fully on fire.”

    Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769666
  • Service brakes

    “The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that the exhaust became loose and was melting the brake line, which affected the braking system.”

    Filed 09/08/2026 · ODI 11762784
  • Electrical system

    “In July 2024 my airbag light came for no apparent reason. I took it to Nissan Service-they got it off with no guarantee it would stay off and said the airbag would have to be replaced if it came on again.”

    Filed 08/13/2026 · ODI 11756807

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2016 Nissan Versa recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Versa have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2016 Nissan Versa. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Nissan Versa?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 30 complaints out of 110 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Nissan Versa?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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