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2018 Nissan Versa recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 60
Latest campaign: Sep 12, 2019

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	1	Sep 12, 2019	19V654000
Electrical system	1	Aug 22, 2018	18V551000
Air bags	1	Dec 20, 2017	17V837000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 12, 2019Latest campaign


Sep 12, 201919V654000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V654000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Filed under Versa, Versa Note Campaign NHTSA 19V654000 · Sep 12, 2019
Aug 22, 201818V551000	Electrical system: ignition If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V551000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine. Risk If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Filed under Versa, Versa Note Campaign NHTSA 18V551000 · Aug 22, 2018
Dec 20, 201717V837000	Air bags: side/window If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V837000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles. During deployment of the side curtain air bag, a component of the air bag inflator may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation." Risk If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Filed under Versa Note Campaign NHTSA 17V837000 · Dec 20, 2017

Sep 12, 201919V654000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V654000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Filed under: Versa, Versa Note
Campaign: NHTSA 19V654000 · Sep 12, 2019

Aug 22, 201818V551000

Electrical system: ignition

If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V551000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Filed under: Versa, Versa Note
Campaign: NHTSA 18V551000 · Aug 22, 2018

Dec 20, 201717V837000

Air bags: side/window

If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V837000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan Versa Note vehicles. During deployment of the side curtain air bag, a component of the air bag inflator may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Filed under: Versa Note
Campaign: NHTSA 17V837000 · Dec 20, 2017

Merged from NHTSA model names: Versa, Versa Note. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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).

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Owner complaints by component60

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60Complaints filed

14Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

12Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	17	28	0	0
Air bags	15	25	9	7
Engine	14	23	2	3
Unknown or other	14	23	4	3
Power train	12	20	1	0
Service brakes	7	12	1	0
Vehicle speed control	4	7	1	1
Visibility/wiper	2	3	0	0
Structure	2	3	1	0
Wheels	2	3	0	0
Steering	2	3	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	2	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	2	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	2	0	0
Suspension	1	2	0	0

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

Air bags
“On September 17, 2026, my 2018 Nissan was involved in a severe rear-end collision on the freeway. The vehicle sustained extensive rear-end damage and was subsequently determined to be a total loss.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769199
Air bags
“On September 17, 2026, my 2018 Nissan was involved in a severe rear-end collision on a freeway. The vehicle sustained extensive damage and was declared a total loss. None of the airbags deployed.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769201
Power train
“Car jerks and doesn’t go into gear right away. Never know when it will happen. There is a notice from Nissan that it happens because of short in tail light. Happened approx 3 yrs ago and has started again but worse.”
Filed 08/27/2026 · ODI 11760083

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2018 Nissan Versa recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Versa have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Versa. The most recent, 19V654000 (reported September 12, 2019), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Nissan Versa?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 60 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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