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Nissan Versa 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Nissan Versa: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

269Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
40Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags152 complaints

152 complaints; 5 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V349000, 17V449000, 18V044000, 18V401000, 20V008000.

Suspension46 complaints

46 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V573000.

Unknown Or Other21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V573000Reported September 14, 2015 - 218,019 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 218,019 vehicles across all affected models.

16V349000Reported May 24, 2016 - 413,852 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 413,852 vehicles across all affected models.

17V449000Reported July 17, 2017 - 515,394 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 515,394 vehicles across all affected models.

18V044000Reported January 10, 2018 - 52,614 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 52,614 vehicles across all affected models.

18V401000Reported June 15, 2018 - 104,762 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 104,762 vehicles across all affected models.

20V008000Reported January 9, 2020 - 307,962 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 307,962 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE15019Opened May 13, 2015 - Closed October 2, 2015

Front Coil Spring Fracture. Resulted in recall campaign 15V573000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20101
20114
20128
20137
201419
201522
201638
201793
201827
201915
202013
20214
20228
20232
20242
20254
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.