2016 Nissan Versa recalls and problems
No recalls and 81 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Nissan Versa.
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2016 Nissan Versa 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 turn signal lights suddenly came on and were stuck on. When I started the car it began smoking in the dashboard then caught fully on fire.
In July 2024 my airbag light came for no apparent reason. I took it to Nissan Service-they got it off with no guarantee it would stay off and said the airbag would have to be replaced if it came on again. In came on again in June 2026. I got my oil changed at a local shop and they got the light off verifying it was…
0 The vehicle has a CVT transmission failure causing severe shuddering, jerking, and progressive loss of acceleration. Initially the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph, then worsened to 15 mph, then 10 mph, and now will not exceed 5 mph. The issue consistently occurs after the vehicle has been driven for more than…
While merging onto […] toward […] , my 2016 Nissan Versa suffered a total loss of power while crossing active railroad tracks. The car stuttered and jerked before completely stalling and stopped responding. I was stranded in a high-traffic zone around […] PM. I was worried that the vehicles coming behind me would not…
The vehicle has a CVT transmission failure causing severe shuddering, jerking, and progressive loss of acceleration. Initially the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph, then worsened to 15 mph, then 10 mph, and now will not exceed 5 mph. The issue consistently occurs after the vehicle has been driven for more than…
Versa model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 204 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 207 | 27 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 168 | 18 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 81 | 13 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 62 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 57 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2009 Versa has the most complaints (504). All Nissan Versa years →
Questions
- Does the 2016 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Nissan Versa as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Versa?
- Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (21 complaints), followed by power train (20).
- How many 2016 Nissan Versa complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 13 of 81 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 16 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, 2026.