2016 Nissan Versa Note problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (5) · Service Brakes (4) · Air Bags (3)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (137)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Air Bags 2024-09-19 · NTB19-071D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b00a0-00 stored this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin. if you confirm dtc b00a0-00 (occupant detection sensor unit) is stored, and ocs zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 137 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-08 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 120,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 nissan versa note. the contact stated that the exhaust became loose and was melting the brake line, which affected the braking system. the vehicle was driven 5 mph to an independent mechanic, who discovered the failure. the exhaust was repaired. the independent mechanic advised the contact to replace the brake lines due to …”
2026-07-16 · Air Bags · 100,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2016 nissan versa note. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph in a parking lot, the vehicle failed to stop as needed while the brake pedal was depressed. no warning lights were illuminated. the failure caused the vehicle to crash into a nearby wall, which was not damaged. the driver’s side steering wheel air …”
2025-10-13 · Air Bags“after arriving home, i stopped in my driveway and waited for the front passenger to exit. the vehicle was still running and may not have been in park. immediately after the passenger exited and closed the door, the passenger curtain airbag and passenger seat airbag deployed unexpectedly. the vehicle was stationary and had not been involved in any c…”
2023-11-19 · Unknown Or Other“engine keeps losing oil level when no leaks found which causes transmission and engine to act making weird noises when gas pedal hit when driving car. transmission is making weird noises like it is slipping when driving when gas pedal is pressed down. a settlement with nissan was reached due to a class action lawsuit as car is having the issue as…”
2023-09-22 · Power Train“my vehicle was jumping when accelerating. it then went into limp mode to protect the engine due to code ntb17-034g. the mechanic stated this code is coming up and is a safety issue. the car is not accelerating as normal, car is jumping and will go into limp mode randomly.…”
2023-05-30 · Unknown Or Other“my transmission gave out. my car stopped in the middle of the street as i was crossing to the next intersection and would not go. i had to have my car pushed to the curve until tow truck came. the car was towed to the dealership (nissan of mobile) the dealer confirmed the transmission was bad. no lights or warning came on prior just stopped and w…”
2022-07-31 · Wheels“sway bar link broken, causing dangerous risk of steering failure. rear hub bearing disintegrated, causing worn tires and high risk of wheel randomly separating from axel while driving! wow! car not old enough for such problems!…”
2022-01-24 · Unknown Or Other“vehicle was shuddering or hiccuping accelerating and decelerating on its own without any warning lights turning on. warning light (mil) only came on after total failure and car would not move forward at all.without any control of acceleration i was forced to let the vehicle roll down the hill i was on to coast it into a parking lot to be off the ro…”
2022-01-18 · Vehicle Speed Control“the car was parked over night and it was raining that night. the next day i went to move the car, started & warning lights went on. the windshield wiper water trough got clogged due to tree leafs falling in & the water overflow & entered the car by the air vent in to the car floor the 360-deg. camera system module under the carpet, under the front …”
2021-11-30 · Unknown Or Other“car has had problems since day one when it was purchased for lack of power going up hills, and when changing lanes it shutters. also since day one door latches have a problem working in cold weather.....now at 46,ooo miles the right front passenger door does not want to open from outside, and sometimes will not open from inside, and the rear hatch…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.