The Nissan Versa has been the subject of four separate NHTSA safety recalls since 2018. The newest is a driver air bag inflator campaign that remains open. Earlier recalls covered a fuel-tank defect and Takata airbag inflators.
Nissan North America and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identified each defect separately. Model years affected include 2007-2008, 2010-2012, 2020, and 2023-2024 Versa vehicles. Hazards range from improper airbag deployment to a fuel leak and fire risk.
Owners can confirm whether their Versa has an open recall through an authorized dealer or online. Every campaign’s repair is free of charge. Nissan is notifying owners of the newest campaign by mail.
- Action type: Part 573 safety recall; four campaigns, 2018-2024
- Announcement and initiation dates: Newest: Apr. 10, 2024 (24V-154). Earlier: 2020 (20V-112); 2018 (18V-401, 18V-452)
- Company and responsible agency: Nissan North America, Inc. and NHTSA
- Recall or campaign number: 24V-154; 20V-112; 18V-401; 18V-452
- Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: No VINs published (“NR” in every report); identified by production date or model year per campaign. Owners confirm by VIN at nissanusa.com
- Number of affected units: 351 (24V-154, nine models); 46 (20V-112); 104,762 (18V-401); 233 (18V-452)
- Sold at and sale period: Not stated in the notice
- Hazard: Airbags may deploy improperly or rupture; a fuel-tank seam hole may leak, a fire risk
- Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: No incidents reported for 18V-401; not published for the other three campaigns
- Remedy: Free dealer repair per campaign: airbag or fuel-tank component replacement
Table Of Contents
- Latest Nissan Versa Recall Updates
- April 10, 2024: Nissan Notifies Owners of Driver Air Bag Inflator Recall
- December 15, 2022: Nissan Notifies Owners of Proposed CVT Warranty Settlement
- March 31, 2022: Canadian Court Approves CVT Class Action Settlement
- December 3, 2021: Canadian Court Certifies CVT Class Action
- March 23, 2020: Nissan Notifies Owners of Fuel Tank Recall
- July 25, 2018: Takata Passenger Air Bag Recall Begins for 2007-2008 Versa
- June 15, 2018: Nissan Accelerates Takata Recall for 2010-2012 Versa
- Which Nissan Versa Vehicles Are Affected?
- Why Was the Nissan Versa Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Has the Nissan Versa Recall Been Expanded to Other Nissan or INFINITI Models?
- Is There an Airbag Recall on the Nissan Versa?
- Is the Nissan Versa Part of the Takata Airbag Recall?
- How Do I Check If My Nissan Versa Has an Open Recall?
- Which States Does the 2007-2008 Versa Air Bag Recall Cover?
- Are Versa Note or Nissan Sentra Models Included in These Recalls?
- References
Latest Nissan Versa Recall Updates
April 10, 2024: Nissan Notifies Owners of Driver Air Bag Inflator Recall
Nissan and INFINITI began mailing owner notification letters on April 10, 2024, for campaign 24V-154 [1]. The campaign is a driver air bag inflator recall covering the 2023-2024 Versa. Dealers were notified February 29, 2024.
The affected inflators may have been built without a gasket. The recall also covers several other Nissan and INFINITI models built in the same window. No completion notice for the campaign is on file yet.
December 15, 2022: Nissan Notifies Owners of Proposed CVT Warranty Settlement
Nissan began notifying owners of a proposed class-action settlement on December 15, 2022 [2]. The case is Martinez v. Nissan North America, Case No. 3:22-cv-00354 [3]. The settlement would extend the CVT powertrain warranty.
It covers 2017-2018 Altima and 2018-2019 Sentra, Versa Sedan, and Versa Note vehicles. Coverage would grow from 60 to 84 months, or 60,000 to 84,000 miles. A court hearing on final approval was scheduled for March 20, 2023.
March 31, 2022: Canadian Court Approves CVT Class Action Settlement
A court in Canada approved a CVT class-action settlement on March 31, 2022 [4]. The settlement excludes Quebec. Nissan denied any wrongdoing but agreed to the deal to resolve the case.
The settlement covers 2013-2016 Altima, 2013-2017 Juke, 2013-2017 Sentra, 2012-2014 Versa, and 2014-2017 Versa Note vehicles. That is a wider model range than the later U.S. settlement.
December 3, 2021: Canadian Court Certifies CVT Class Action
A court in Canada certified the CVT class action against Nissan on December 3, 2021. This is the same case as the settlement approved March 31, 2022, above. It also excludes Quebec.
The certified class covered Altima, Juke, Sentra, Versa, and Versa Note owners and lessees who reported transmission problems. Certification let the two sides negotiate toward the deal the court later approved.
March 23, 2020: Nissan Notifies Owners of Fuel Tank Recall
Nissan mailed owner notifications on March 23, 2020, for campaign 20V-112, a fuel-tank recall [5]. It covers 46 U.S.-market 2020 Versa vehicles built between September 6 and September 23, 2019. Dealers were notified February 27, 2020.
A manufacturing error in the fuel tank caused the recall. The affected vehicles receive a free fuel-tank repair at an authorized Nissan dealer. Nissan lists that remedy program as complete.
July 25, 2018: Takata Passenger Air Bag Recall Begins for 2007-2008 Versa
NHTSA campaign 18V-452 began July 25, 2018 [6]. It recalls 233 model-year 2007-2008 Versa sedan and hatchback vehicles for a Takata passenger air bag inflator defect. The inflators can break down after long exposure to heat and humidity.
A ruptured inflator can send metal pieces into the cabin, risking serious injury or death. Nissan told owners to schedule a free dealer repair and to call customer service with questions.
June 15, 2018: Nissan Accelerates Takata Recall for 2010-2012 Versa
Nissan notified dealers June 15, 2018, that it was speeding up campaign 18V-401 [7]. It covers 104,762 2010-2011 Versa Sedan and 2010-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles. These have non-desiccated Takata passenger air bag inflators.
The report states no known incidents were tied to the inflator. Nissan moved up the remedy schedule to get replacement inflators out sooner. That eased the burden on owners who also faced a related driver-side recall.
Which Nissan Versa Vehicles Are Affected?
Four separate NHTSA safety recalls, described below, cover these Nissan Versa vehicles:
- 2023-2024 Versa vehicles built July 19 through October 1, 2023, campaign 24V-154 (driver air bag inflator)
- 2020 Versa vehicles built September 6 through September 23, 2019, campaign 20V-112 (fuel tank)
- 2010-2011 Versa Sedan and 2010-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles, campaign 18V-401 (Takata passenger inflator)
- 2007-2008 Versa sedan and hatchback vehicles, campaign 18V-452 (Takata passenger inflator)
Nissan North America has not published VIN ranges for any of the four campaigns. Each report lists production dates or model years instead.
Owners can check their VIN to see which campaigns apply. Full steps appear later.
Why Was the Nissan Versa Recalled?
Nissan recalled certain Versa vehicles because a supplier defect left some driver air bag inflators without a gasket. That is what NHTSA’s report for campaign 24V-154 says.
Missing gaskets can let moisture reach the propellant over time. That can slowly weaken how the air bag deploys in a crash.
A separate 2020 recall, campaign 20V-112, traced to a manufacturing error. Part of a fuel tank’s wall was left too thin. Combined with the tank’s trimming process, that could create a small hole along the seam.
The Takata campaigns, 18V-401 and 18V-452, used passenger air bag inflators built with ammonium nitrate propellant. Long exposure to heat, humidity, and temperature swings can break it down. That raises the risk the inflator ruptures instead of working normally.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
NHTSA’s report for campaign 18V-401 notes there are no known incidents tied to that inflator. The reports for campaigns 24V-154, 20V-112, and 18V-452 do not publish an incident, injury, or death count.
Campaigns 24V-154, 18V-401, and 18V-452 describe the same risk if unrepaired. An air bag that deploys with reduced force or ruptures may not protect an occupant. That raises the risk of injury.
A fuel-tank leak may create a smell of gasoline and, in rare circumstances, a fire risk. The recall reports describe these possibilities without confirming how many vehicles actually experienced them.
What Should Consumers Do?
Owners of an affected Nissan Versa should take these steps to resolve any open recall:
- Check your VIN at nissanusa.com’s recall lookup page to confirm which campaigns apply to your vehicle [8]. NHTSA’s VIN recall tool offers the same lookup by VIN [9].
- Schedule a free repair at an authorized Nissan dealer for each open campaign. Parts and labor cost nothing to the owner.
- Read Nissan’s official owner notification letters when they arrive, since each explains the remedy for that specific campaign.
- Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 with questions or to report a new problem. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline is 1-888-327-4236.
- Keep repair records and notification letters in case a campaign is later expanded or reopened.
Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
Nissan’s Canadian CVT settlement, detailed above, runs separately from the U.S. warranty-extension deal and excludes Quebec. Canadian owners and lessees can contact the settlement administrator named in the court-approved notice. The administrator can confirm eligibility and benefits.
Legal Options
The Martinez CVT settlement was filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. It extended the transmission warranty instead of paying cash.
BBB National Programs now handles disputed reimbursement claims under the settlement’s rules. No multidistrict case has been set up for Versa claims.
A recall or a warranty settlement does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Coverage for a repair, injury, or loss depends on your vehicle and your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the Nissan Versa Recall Been Expanded to Other Nissan or INFINITI Models?
Yes, the Nissan Versa recall has been expanded to other Nissan and INFINITI models. The 2024 driver air bag inflator campaign also covers the Titan, built only on October 13, 2023. It also covers the Frontier, Pathfinder, Rogue, Sentra, Kicks, and the INFINITI QX50 and QX60.
Is There an Airbag Recall on the Nissan Versa?
Yes, the Nissan Versa has been part of three separate air bag recalls. Two are 2018 Takata passenger-inflator campaigns (18V-401 and 18V-452). The third is a 2024 driver-inflator campaign (24V-154) tied to a missing gasket.
Is the Nissan Versa Part of the Takata Airbag Recall?
Yes, the Nissan Versa is part of the Takata air bag recall. Nissan’s manufacturer report to NHTSA for campaign 18V-452 is dated July 5, 2018. A second campaign, 18V-401, covers 104,762 more Versa Sedan (2010-2011) and Versa Hatchback (2010-2012) vehicles.
How Do I Check If My Nissan Versa Has an Open Recall?
You check whether your Nissan Versa has an open recall by VIN. NHTSA estimates 100 percent of the vehicles potentially involved in the newest campaign, 24V-154, actually carry the defect. See the numbered steps above for the full VIN check.
Which States Does the 2007-2008 Versa Air Bag Recall Cover?
The 2007-2008 Versa air bag recall, campaign 18V-452, covers vehicles originally sold or ever registered in 35 U.S. states and territories, named individually in Nissan’s NHTSA acknowledgment letter. Owners elsewhere should still confirm coverage by VIN, since registration history can differ from the sale state.
Are Versa Note or Nissan Sentra Models Included in These Recalls?
No, Versa Note is not included, but the Nissan Sentra is. Campaign 24V-154 lists Sentra among its nine affected 2023-2024 models. The fuel-tank and Takata air bag campaigns cover the Versa car line only, not Sentra or Versa Note.
References
- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V154-8707.PDF
- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10229597-0001.pdf
- https://assets.bbbprograms.org/docs/default-source/arbitration-under-class-action-settlements/martinez-cvt-rules.pdf
- https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/nissan-cvt-class-action-settlement-approved-in-canada-excluding-quebec-874278545.html
- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V112-4628.PDF
- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V452-7696.pdf
- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCLRPT-18V401-9033.pdf
- https://www.nissanusa.com/owners/recalls-vin.html
- https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/