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Nissan NV200 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 93 owner complaints on the Nissan NV200 from 69 production runs; the worst run has 5, the typical one 1.3.

NHTSA complaint records · 93 complaints · 69 runs · 2013–2019 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported NV200 run is 3N6CM0KN2EK (2014 builds) with 5 complaints, 3.8× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 36% of reports; 2015 is the worst model year at 1.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for NV200 model years 2013–2021.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Nissan NV200 has 69 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 22% of every NV200 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Nissan NV200 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
3N6CM0KN2EK••••••20145——
3N6CM0KN0DK••••••20134——
3N6CM0KN8FK••••••20154——
3N6CM0KN6FK••••••20154——
3N6CM0KN8DK••••••201331—
3N6CM0KN9FK••••••20152——
1N6BF0KX4EN••••••201421—
1N6AF0LYXDN••••••20132——
3N6CM0KN0FK••••••20152——
3N6CM0KN2GK••••••201622—
5BZAF0AA1FN••••••20152——
3N8CM0JT3EK••••••20142——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 57 NV200 runs has 2 complaints or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Nissan NV200 the gap between build years is 1.7×: a 2015 car draws 1.7 complaints per run, a 2018 one 1.

FIG.02·Nissan NV200 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20191551
20181991
20171.276—
20161.213112
20151.72213—
20141.421152
20131.616102
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2015 at 1.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2018 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 36% of everything Nissan NV200 owners report: Air Bags, 35 of 93 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Nissan NV200 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Air Bags3551
Unknown Or Other16—1
Fuel/propulsion System9——
Electrical System9—1
Tires8——
Steering72—
Wheels6——
Engine6——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Nissan NV200; the 6 below cover build years 2013 to 2021. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Nissan NV200 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
25V676000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module2013–2021
16V244000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification2013–2016
19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2018–2019
14V138000Electrical System:software2013
13V521000Electrical System2013
13V603000Steering:column2013
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

25V676000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2013: 12 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 93 reports on the Nissan NV200, 8.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Nissan NV200 — complaint severity
OutcomeNissan NV200All vehicles
Complaints filed931,115,966
Involved a crash8 (8.6%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (1.1%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported958,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 48% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Nissan NV200 share of that is 93 complaints over 69 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Nissan NV200
Recalls18 campaignsFuel economy25 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems134 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices784 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2013–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Nissan NV200 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 93 NHTSA complaints from 69 NV200 runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which NV200 production run has the most complaints?

3N6CM0KN2EK, a 2014 build, with 5 complaints. The typical NV200 run has 1.3.

Which NV200 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2015 is heaviest at 1.7 complaints per run and 2018 lightest at 1.

How many NV200 complaints involve a crash?

8.6% of 93 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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