Model year 2017 · Nissan

2017 Nissan Versa recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Versa. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2018. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: VERSA, VERSA NOTE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Versa, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
18V551000	August 21, 2018	Electrical System › Ignition
17V275000	April 26, 2017	Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
16V724000	October 11, 2016	Air Bags › Side/Window

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Electrical System (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 18V551000

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA: August 21, 2018
Owner notification: October 1, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 153,047 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Nissan Versa: February 14, 2017 – August 31, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: VERSA, VERSA NOTE

Defect summary

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V551000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V275000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: April 26, 2017
Owner notification: June 12, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 509 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Nissan Versa: February 16, 2017 – February 21, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: VERSA, VERSA NOTE

Defect summary

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V275000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V724000

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA: October 11, 2016
Owner notification: December 2, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,754 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Nissan Versa: August 1, 2016 – August 16, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: VERSA

Defect summary

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V724000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 24, 2018.