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2021 Nissan Versa recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 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: 32
Latest campaign: Jul 18, 2023

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	2	Jul 18, 2023	23V496000 22V693000
Exterior lighting	1	Jun 23, 2021	21V471000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 18, 2023Latest campaign


Jul 18, 202323V496000	Steering: electric power assist system Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V496000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist. Risk Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall. Campaign NHTSA 23V496000 · Jul 18, 2023
Sep 15, 202222V693000	Steering: electric power assist system Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V693000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist. Risk Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PMA10 / PMA25. Campaign NHTSA 22V693000 · Sep 15, 2022
Jun 23, 202121V471000	Exterior lighting: turn signal bulbs Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V471000 What's wrong 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. 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V471000 · Jun 23, 2021

Jul 18, 202323V496000

Steering: electric power assist system

Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V496000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V496000 · Jul 18, 2023

Sep 15, 202222V693000

Steering: electric power assist system

Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V693000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PMA10 / PMA25.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V693000 · Sep 15, 2022

Jun 23, 202121V471000

Exterior lighting: turn signal bulbs

Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V471000

What's wrong: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V471000 · Jun 23, 2021

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 component32

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

32Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Power train	9	28	1	0
Electrical system	8	25	0	0
Air bags	5	16	3	3
Engine	5	16	0	0
Unknown or other	5	16	0	0
Steering	4	13	2	1
Exterior lighting	3	9	0	0
Visibility/wiper	3	9	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	6	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	6	0	0
Service brakes	2	6	2	1
Suspension	1	3	1	0
Seat belts	1	3	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	3	1	0
Wheels	1	3	0	0

1 more component 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.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“The car actuator failed for the left rear door. My car has less than 10k miles, and I submitted a case to their consumer affairs for it to be covered coz it's a premature failure, and they refused to pay for the…”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771010
Power train
“Automatic CVT failure confirmed by Future Nissan of Roseville CA. No warning prior to failure. Replaced by Kirkwood Autoworx Mechanical since Nissan Corporate denied a good-will replacement.”
Filed 06/02/2026 · ODI 11741559
Power train
“Hi, My name is [XXX] and I live in [XXX] . In October 2023 I purchased a used Nissan Versa 2021 from a dealership. It only had 30k miles on it when I bought it.”
Filed 05/26/2026 · ODI 11740221

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2021 Nissan Versa recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Versa have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Versa. The most recent, 23V496000 (reported July 18, 2023), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Nissan Versa recalls for?

The largest group is steering, with 2 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Nissan Versa?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 32 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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