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Recall Campaigns
3
Federal recall campaigns
Urgent Safety Directives
0
Zero urgent stop-drive alerts
Affected Subsystems
3
Air Bags & Restraints, Electrical System
Authorized Remedy
100% Free
Mandated dealer repair by law
Federal Safety Campaign Analysis

Executive Recall Findings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 3 official safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Versa in AutoUtility's current federal dataset. The primary affected vehicle systems include Air Bags & Restraints, Electrical System, Visibility, Wipers & Glass.

VIN Specificity Notice: Safety recall campaigns apply to specific production date ranges and vehicle identification numbers (VINs). Check your 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov or with an authorized dealer to verify whether a safety repair is open.
Campaign Status & Legal Rights
  • • Federal Authority: Recalls administered under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301.
  • • Free Dealer Remedy: Under federal law, safety defect repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers.
  • • Latest Campaign Filing: Recorded on August 22, 2018.
Federal Directives

Official NHTSA Recall Campaigns (3)

Complete safety campaign filings including defect descriptions, safety hazards, and free dealer remedies

NHTSA Campaign #18V551000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Filed: August 22, 2018

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

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.

Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Campaign #17V275000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Filed: April 26, 2017

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

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.

Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Campaign #16V724000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Filed: October 11, 2016

What is defective?

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Versa vehicles manufactured August 1, 2016, to August 16, 2016. A seam in the fabric section of the side curtain air bags may tear during side curtain air bag deployment, potentially affecting the performance of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation", and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety Risk / Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating side curtain air bag deployment, if the side curtain air bags do not deploy as intended there would be an increased risk of injury.

Authorized Free Dealer Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Subsystem Scope

Vehicle Systems Involved in Recalls for 2017 Nissan Versa

Distribution of official safety recall campaigns across automotive subsystem domains

01 2 CAMPAIGNS

Air Bags & Restraints

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Air Bags & Restraints subsystem.

18 Consumer Complaints →
02 1 CAMPAIGN

Electrical System

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Electrical System subsystem.

11 Consumer Complaints →
03 1 CAMPAIGN

Visibility, Wipers & Glass

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Visibility, Wipers & Glass subsystem.

3 Consumer Complaints →
Fleet History

Recall History for Nissan Versa

Official safety recall campaign volume across sibling model years (2015–2025)

Model Year NHTSA Recalls NHTSA Complaints Detailed Report
2015 Nissan Versa 1 168 View 2015 Recalls →
2016 Nissan Versa 0 80 View 2016 Recalls →
2017 Nissan Versa Current Page 3 62 Current
2018 Nissan Versa 2 55 View 2018 Recalls →
2019 Nissan Versa 1 24 View 2019 Recalls →
2020 Nissan Versa 2 64 View 2020 Recalls →
2021 Nissan Versa 3 31 View 2021 Recalls →
2022 Nissan Versa 0 20 View 2022 Recalls →
2023 Nissan Versa 1 37 View 2023 Recalls →
2024 Nissan Versa 1 95 View 2024 Recalls →
2025 Nissan Versa 0 11 View 2025 Recalls →
Consumer Checklist

VIN-Specific Recall Verification

How to confirm whether an individual vehicle requires an authorized safety repair

Safety recall campaigns apply to specific vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and manufacturing date ranges. To verify if your individual vehicle has an uncompleted safety recall:

  • Locate your 17-character VIN on the driver's side door jamb or dashboard.
  • Enter the VIN into the official NHTSA recall lookup at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
  • Contact any franchised Nissan dealership to schedule a free remedy appointment.
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 711)
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Related Official Reports for 2017 Nissan Versa

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← 2017 Nissan Versa Overview

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2017 Nissan Versa Owner Complaints (62) →

NHTSA defect complaints breakdown across all vehicle subsystems and recurring symptoms.

2017 Nissan Versa Safety & Crash Ratings →

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Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: Safety Recalls & Federal Directives for the 2017 Nissan Versa

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2017 Nissan Versa

How many safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Nissan Versa?

The 2017 Nissan Versa is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns, affecting systems including Air Bags & Restraints, Electrical System, Visibility, Wipers & Glass.

A recall campaign listing indicates that a safety defect or noncompliance standard was determined for specific production runs of this vehicle model year.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

Are there urgent 'Do Not Drive' or 'Park Outside' directives for the 2017 Nissan Versa?

No official 'Do Not Drive' or 'Park Outside' safety advisories are associated with recall records for the 2017 Nissan Versa in AutoUtility's current dataset.

Urgent directives apply to critical safety risks; standard recall campaigns require timely inspection and remedy at an authorized dealer.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database

Are recall repairs free for the 2017 Nissan Versa?

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge.

Federal law (49 U.S.C. Chapter 301) requires manufacturers and franchised dealers to provide authorized safety recall repairs at no cost to the vehicle owner. Because campaigns apply to specific production runs and option packages, vehicle owners must verify their 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or through an authorized dealership to confirm individual applicability.

Source: National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (49 U.S.C. Chapter 301)

Does a recall campaign apply to every 2017 Nissan Versa?

Not necessarily. Model-year recall campaigns typically apply to specific vehicle production date ranges, assembly plants, or optional equipment packages.

AutoUtility's model-year records describe campaign scope; owners must check their individual 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or through an authorized dealership to confirm if an open recall applies to their specific vehicle.

Source: NHTSA VIN Lookup Service
Official US Government Data Provenance

Recall records published on this page are retrieved directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Safety Recalls Database under 49 U.S.C. 30118.

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