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US recalls (3)
Electrical system: ignition
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Air bags: frontal, passenger side
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Air bags: side/window
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
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.
Owner complaints (62)
Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Versa (9 crashes, 6 injuries reported). Among 19 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 96).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 15 | |
| Unknown or other | 12 | |
| Electrical system | 11 | |
| Service brakes | 9 | |
| Power train | 9 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Seat belts | 6 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Nissan Versa.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2017 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD | – | 4★ | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2017 Nissan Versa version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Versa 1.6 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 31 | 39 | 34 | $1,950 |
| Versa 1.6 L Manual 5-spd | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Versa 1.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,300 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.