Does the 2017 Nissan Versa Note have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note, the most recent reported on August 21, 2018 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Versa Note?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (4 complaints), followed by air bags (2).

How many 2017 Nissan Versa Note complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Nissan Versa Note recalls and problems

2 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Nissan Versa Note recalls

Electrical system: ignition

NHTSA campaign 18V551000 · reported August 21, 2018 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 153,047 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 17V275000 · reported April 26, 2017 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 509 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Versa, and Versa Note vehicles. The ring plate that secures the air bag cushion to the passenger frontal air bag assembly may fail, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
The risk: In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train4
Air bags2
Electrical system2
Engine1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Steering1
Structure1
Suspension1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 7, 2024 · Electrical system · 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Versa Note. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch failed to start as needed and the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…

Jun 3, 2024 · Electrical system
The car turn off while driving at 45mph and then check engine light came on and some other sensors

Apr 6, 2023 · Air bags · crash reported
Vehicle was involved in an accident. The driver of this vehicle rear ended another vehicle hard. Car was deemed a total loss and none of the air bags deployed resulting in semi serious injuries. Broken elbow, broken ribs, some cuts and abrasions. If air bags had deployed I believe injuries would have been minimal.

Feb 5, 2023 · Power train
2017 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 L 1598 CC L4 DOHC 16 Valve Odometer: 43408 COMPLAINT: Customer states, while driving vehicle will jerk and then engine light came on. Customer added oil. Technician confirmed customers concern. Technician scanned for trouble codes and found P285A. Technician performed P285A diagnostic…

Mar 2, 2021 · Power train · 86,511 miles
I HAVE A 2017 NISSAN VERSA NOTE SV AND I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSIONS SLIPPING, AND ALSO IM BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ONE WAS AT AROUND 59,000 AND THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENED IT WAS AROUND 86,000. THE TIME IT HAPPENED IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY THE NEXT TIME IT I HAD TO PAY OVER 750$…

Versa Note model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	3	136	10	1
2015	2	86	8	2
2016	0	29	3	0
2017	2	10	2	0
2018	3	3	1	0
2019	1	1	0	0

Across all years, the 2014 Versa Note has the most complaints (136). All Nissan Versa Note years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Versa Note have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note, the most recent reported on August 21, 2018 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Versa Note?: Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (4 complaints), followed by air bags (2).
How many 2017 Nissan Versa Note complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 10 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 October 7, 2024.