2021 NISSAN VERSA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 NISSAN VERSA has 3 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the vehicle making an abnormal grinding noise while reversing and problems with the high-beam headlights turning off independently. One complaint involves the driver seatbelt unbuckling on its own and sometimes sticking.
Common Issues- Grinding noise. The vehicle produces an abnormal grinding sound when reversing at low speed around 2 MPH.
- High-beam headlights failure. High-beam headlights deactivate independently and require holding the switch manually to stay on. No warning lights appear.
- Seatbelt malfunction. The driver seatbelt unbuckles spontaneously and may stick when unbuckling, causing difficulty in operation.
The 2021 Nissan Versa has 8 recalls affecting various systems, including the electric power steering and exterior lighting. These recalls address safety concerns such as loss of power steering assist and inoperable turn signals.
Recalls- Electric power steering torque sensor (23V496000). This recall affects 11,824 vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the power steering torque sensor can disable power steering assist, increasing steering effort and crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column assembly if needed. Owner notification letters were sent starting September 8, 2023. No "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisory issued.
- Electric power steering torque sensor (22V693000). A total of 20,040 vehicles are affected by a similar issue with the electric power steering system. Loss of steering assist increases steering effort and the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column as necessary at no charge. Notification letters were mailed beginning November 9, 2022. No "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisory issued.
- Turn signal bulbs (21V471000). This recall involves 30,799 vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulbs may crack and fail to illuminate, preventing proper signaling. Dealers will inspect and replace bulbs for free. Owner notifications began August 20, 2021. No "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisory issued.
Owners experiencing repeated repairs for power steering failures, lighting defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting relevant legal resources could provide guidance on options available.
2021 NISSAN VERSA Summary
2021
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
62663
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 NISSAN VERSA
11824 vehicles affected
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
2021 NISSAN VERSA
20040 vehicles affected
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
2021 NISSAN VERSA
30799 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS
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.
Risk: Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2021 NISSAN VERSA
ID: 2091837SEAT BELTS
On three separate occasions while driving, my driver seatbelt has come unbuckled on it's own. Most recently today. It also sometimes sticks and is difficult to unbuckle.
2021 NISSAN VERSA
ID: 2055027POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while attempting to reverse at 2 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound. Additionally, the contact stated that the high-beam headlights were failing and were independently deactivating. The contact stated that the high-beam headlights switch had to be held manually for the high-beam headlights to remain activated. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys to be diagnosed. The local Pep Boys was unable to duplicate the failure. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired, because the dealer was unable to duplicate failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
2021 NISSAN VERSA
ID: 2055026EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while attempting to reverse at 2 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound. Additionally, the contact stated that the high-beam headlights were failing and were independently deactivating. The contact stated that the high-beam headlights switch had to be held manually for the high-beam headlights to remain activated. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys to be diagnosed. The local Pep Boys was unable to duplicate the failure. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired, because the dealer was unable to duplicate failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.