Nissan Versa VIN Check — Free Recall & Complaint Lookup

Quick answer

The most-reported Versa run is 3N1BC13E49L (2009 builds) with 35 complaints, 5.3× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 32% of reports; 2012 is the worst model year at 10.9 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for Versa model years 2007–2024.

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 Versa has 451 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 6% of every Versa complaint on file.

FIG.01·Nissan Versa — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)	Year	Complaints	Involved a crash	Fire
3N1BC13E49L••••••	2009	35	—	—
3N1BC13E99L••••••	2009	34	—	—
3N1CN7AP7CL••••••	2012	33	3	—
3N1BC13EX9L••••••	2009	32	4	—
3N1BC13E29L••••••	2009	31	—	—
3N1BC13E69L••••••	2009	30	1	—
3N1CN7AP8CL••••••	2012	30	3	—
3N1BC13E09L••••••	2009	30	1	1
3N1BC13E39L••••••	2009	29	—	—
3N1CN7AP7DL••••••	2013	28	1	—
3N1CN7AP0CL••••••	2012	28	1	—
3N1BC13E59L••••••	2009	27	4	—

ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 439 Versa runs has 27 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 144 Versa VINs so far, most often 2025, 2024, 2011 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

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 Versa the gap between build years is 6.1×: a 2012 car draws 10.9 complaints per run, a 2021 one 1.8.

FIG.02·Nissan Versa — complaint rate by model year
Year	Per run	Complaints	Runs	Crashes
2025	1.6	11	7	2
2024	4	96	24	1
2023	2.1	36	17	—
2022	1.4	19	14	—
2021	1.8	32	18	5
2020	2.1	63	30	5
2019	2.6	23	9	1
2018	3.5	52	15	11
2017	3.1	62	20	9
2016	5.4	75	14	13
2015	7.1	149	21	16
2014	5.8	187	32	23
2013	7.6	190	25	17
2012	10.9	436	40	33
2011	6	244	41	15
2010	7.5	234	31	15
2009	10.1	446	44	20
2008	9.3	327	35	22
2007	8.2	294	36	18

ROWS 19·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2012 at 10.9 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1.4. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 32% of everything Nissan Versa owners report: Air Bags, 1,006 of 2,976 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Nissan Versa — most-reported systems
System	Complaints	Involved a crash	Fire
Air Bags	1006	145	6
Power Train	524	8	2
Suspension	427	9	2
Engine	314	7	9
Unknown Or Other	302	19	6
Electrical System	243	7	15
Service Brakes	183	53	5
Vehicle Speed Control	171	13	2

ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 27 recall campaigns on the Nissan Versa; the 6 below cover build years 2007 to 2015. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Nissan Versa — recall campaigns
Campaign	Component	Model years
15V573000	Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs	2007–2012
22E066000	Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module	2007–2012
17V449000	Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module	2007–2012
16V349000	Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module	2007–2011
20V008000	Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module	2007–2011
15V507000	Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal	2012–2015

ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

15V573000 was opened in 2015 on cars built from 2007: 8 years on the road before the recall.

The Versa against its rivals

The Versa draws 6.6 complaints per production run; the Volkswagen Jetta 2.9. That is the highest rate of the 2.

FIG.05·Nissan Versa VIN check vs rivals
Model	Complaints	Runs	Per run	Involved a crash
Nissan Versa	2,976	451	6.6	7.6%
Volkswagen Jetta	8,400	2,851	2.9	4.7%

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 2,976 reports on the Nissan Versa, 7.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Nissan Versa — complaint severity
Outcome	Nissan Versa	All vehicles
Complaints filed	2,976	1,115,966
Involved a crash	226 (7.6%)	64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire	33 (1.1%)	26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported	192	58,013
Deaths reported	13	2,728

ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 31% 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 Versa share of that is 2,976 complaints over 451 runs, 0.27% of everything on record.

Everything on the Nissan Versa

Recalls75 campaigns Fuel economy35 mpg best Reliability4.0/5 Common problems3,458 complaints DimensionsSize, weight, generations Cargo space19 cu ft Used prices2,592 listings What yours is worthValue by year & mileage Insurance costEstimated per year Window stickerOriginal Monroney label Decode a VINWhat each character means About this car2007–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Nissan Versa VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2,976 NHTSA complaints from 451 Versa runs and 27 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Versa production run has the most complaints?

3N1BC13E49L, a 2009 build, with 35 complaints. The typical Versa run has 6.6.

Which Versa years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2012 is heaviest at 10.9 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.4.

Does the Versa get more complaints than the Volkswagen Jetta?

Yes: 6.6 complaints per production run for the Versa against 2.9 for the Volkswagen Jetta.

How many Versa complaints involve a crash?

7.6% of 2,976 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 33 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 Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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