The 2020 Nissan Versa is associated with 64 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 6 reports (9% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.6l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 30 to 35 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 64 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (6 / 9%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 5 crash / 0 fire / 4 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 30–35 MPG (2 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
30–35MPG
2 EPA certified variants (1.6l 4-cyl powertrain configurations)
Reported Complaints
64
64 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
2
2 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
5 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2020 Nissan Versa?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Versa 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 32 MPG 40 MPG 35 MPG — $1,750 / yr
Versa 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 27 MPG 35 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2020 Nissan Versa?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD 11.799999999999999%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 Nissan Versa models.
View complete 2020 Nissan Versa crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2020 Nissan Versa?

Summary of 64 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
64
Crash Reports
5
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
4
Total Injuries
5

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 6 complaints
Engine 4 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 4 complaints (2 crashes)
Air Bags 2 complaints (1 crash)
Electrical System 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2020 Nissan Versa problems & component breakdown (44 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2020 Nissan Versa?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #21V471000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS

Defect Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.
NHTSA Campaign #20V112000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Defect Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Versa vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel tank wall thickness may be insufficient, potentially causing a small hole in the tank seam area.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
View all 2020 Nissan Versa recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.