2016 Nissan Versa Note recalls and problems
No recalls and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Nissan Versa Note.
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2016 Nissan Versa Note recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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. The vehicle was driven 5 MPH to an independent mechanic, who discovered the failure. The exhaust was repaired. The independent mechanic advised the contact to…
The contact owned a 2016 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH in a parking lot, the vehicle failed to stop as needed while the brake pedal was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure caused the vehicle to crash into a nearby wall, which was not damaged. The…
After arriving home, I stopped in my driveway and waited for the front passenger to exit. The vehicle was still running and may not have been in park. Immediately after the passenger exited and closed the door, the passenger curtain airbag and passenger seat airbag deployed unexpectedly. The vehicle was stationary and…
Engine keeps losing oil level when no leaks found which causes transmission and engine to act making weird noises when gas pedal hit when driving car. Transmission is making weird noises like it is slipping when driving when gas pedal is pressed down. A settlement with Nissan was reached due to a class action lawsuit…
My vehicle was jumping when accelerating. It then went into limp mode to protect the engine due to code NTB17-034g. The mechanic stated this code is coming up and is a safety issue. The car is not accelerating as normal, car is jumping and will go into limp mode randomly.
Versa Note model years compared
Across all years, the 2014 Versa Note has the most complaints (136). All Nissan Versa Note years →
Questions
- Does the 2016 Nissan Versa Note have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Nissan Versa Note as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Versa Note?
- Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (10 complaints), followed by unknown or other (8).
- How many 2016 Nissan Versa Note complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 29 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 8, 2026.