2016 Nissan Versa Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2016 Nissan Versa recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Nissan Versa.

Most common 2016 Nissan Versa problems

Problem areas named in the 81 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	21
Power Train	20
Unknown Or Other	16
Engine	10
Service Brakes	8
Electrical System	8
Steering	7
Fuel/Propulsion System	6
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Tires	3

What owners report

2026-10-07, Electrical System
The turn signal lights suddenly came on and were stuck on. When I started the car it began smoking in the dashboard then caught fully on fire.

2026-08-13, Electrical System
In July 2024 my airbag light came for no apparent reason. I took it to Nissan Service-they got it off with no guarantee it would stay off and said the airbag would have to be replaced if it came on again. In came on again in June 2026. I got my oil changed at a local shop and they got the light off verifying it was the L side airbag causing it to flash. That lasted about 2 months and it is flashing again. I got it off turning the key on and off 3 times. I am not 100% sure the airbag would work if needed. Nissan wants thousands of dollars to fix it. I wonder why this hasn't been a recall.Many Nissan owners have had the same issue.

2026-03-11, Unknown Or Other
0 The vehicle has a CVT transmission failure causing severe shuddering, jerking, and progressive loss of acceleration. Initially the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph, then worsened to 15 mph, then 10 mph, and now will not exceed 5 mph. The issue consistently occurs after the vehicle has been driven for more than approximately 2 minutes. There are no warning lights or alerts prior to the failure. The vehicle has completely lost power while driving and has stopped in the middle of the road with no ability to accelerate or restart the vehicle, creating an extremely dangerous situation and risk of collision. This appears to be a known and common defect with the CVT transmission on this vehicle mo

2026-03-10, Power Train
While merging onto [XXX] toward [XXX] , my 2016 Nissan Versa suffered a total loss of power while crossing active railroad tracks. The car stuttered and jerked before completely stalling and stopped responding. I was stranded in a high-traffic zone around [XXX] PM. I was worried that the vehicles coming behind me would not see my small car right away, as I was positioned past the railroad tracks and partway down the middle of the downhill slope. Because of the crest of the hill behind me, I lost sight of approaching traffic in my rearview mirror, which meant drivers coming over the top of the hill wouldn't see my stalled car until they were already descending toward me. I was fortunately ab

2025-12-20, Unknown Or Other
The vehicle has a CVT transmission failure causing severe shuddering, jerking, and progressive loss of acceleration. Initially the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph, then worsened to 15 mph, then 10 mph, and now will not exceed 5 mph. The issue consistently occurs after the vehicle has been driven for more than approximately 2 minutes. There are no warning lights or alerts prior to the failure. The vehicle has completely lost power while driving and has stopped in the middle of the road with no ability to accelerate or restart the vehicle, creating an extremely dangerous situation and risk of collision. This appears to be a known and common defect with the CVT transmission on this vehicle m

2016 Nissan Versa questions

Does the 2016 Nissan Versa have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Nissan Versa at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Versa?

Based on 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (21), Power Train (20), Unknown Or Other (16).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Nissan Versa has been fixed?

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