2019 Nissan Versa problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (7) · Service Brakes (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2019-09-12 · campaign 19V654000 · 1,228,830 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible an
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Service bulletins (84)
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 84 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-07 · Unknown Or Other“there is a common leak with this model of car that allows water to enter the cabin after it rains. my cabin was soaked with water creating mold, even after cleaning, the car remained moldy and then it was treated with chlorine dioxide. i was exposes to weeks of mold and had to go to the emergency room for chemical exposure related to the chlorine d…”
2026-06-03 · Power Train“vehicle: 2019 nissan versa sv vin: [xxx] my vehicle experienced intermittent transmission problems including hesitation during acceleration, shuddering, rough deceleration, loss of the drive ("d") indicator, unexpected rear-view camera activation, and entry into fail-safe (limp) mode. diagnostic code p0705 (transmission range sensor / prndl input…”
2026-03-19 · Engine · 172,480 mi“odometer fraud: the contact owns a 2019 nissan versa. the contact stated that the vehicle jolted while driving. the contact stated that the check engine warning light had been tampered with. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 172,480. it was later discovere…”
2026-03-19 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 174,485 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2019 nissan versa. the contact stated that after driving and parking the vehicle at the residence, an independent mechanic discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 174,485, with the instrument panel showing a mileage of 143,521. t…”
2026-02-23 · Unknown Or Other“transmission car doesn't move had issues since purchased brought to dealership over years car wouldn't bring the right code up mechanic knew it's transmission from driving it but because the car was showing false codes nothing gets done except we pay to replace parts that false codes showing still had issues with transmission millions of cars recal…”
2025-12-13 · Power Train“when accelerating from a stop vehicle shutters/perks hard …”
2025-10-28 · Power Train“i had a issue with transmission and went to a mechanic that stated it’s a problem with transmission informed that there was a recall for all nissans…”
2024-12-13 · Vehicle Speed Control“car is hacked through the emergency s.o.s systm. can hear people everyday talking and making telephone calls. i can hear a dispacth with raidos like security of some sort. even when car battery not in car, hackers still are able to speak through the s.o.s withouth me pushing anything. hackers were able to change control cruise control, slow my sp…”
2024-02-13 · Exterior Lighting · 50,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 nissan versa. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn with the turn signal activated, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. upon deactivating the turn signal indicator, the contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal functionality. the check warning light was illuminated. the vehic…”
2023-09-23 · Structure:body“while my car is in drive, every so often the car will die and cut out power steering and the brake light will go on. the check engine light is on but the code is not reading properly.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.