Verdict
2025 Nissan Versa: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2025 Nissan Versa — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most sedan.
Owners filed 11 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 70% of 2025 sedans. Power Train leads the reports (27%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
11
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
32.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 70% of 2025 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (27% of 11 reports), followed by engine (18%).
Share of all 11 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11748923, ODI 11748254, ODI 11645733.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2025 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versa | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 32 | 40 | 35 |
| Versa | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 27 | 35 | 30 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2025 Nissan Versa: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Nissan Versa?
Owners filed 11 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Nissan Versa — more complaints than 70% of comparable 2025 sedans, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2025 Nissan Versa?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (27% of complaints) and engine (18%).
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Versa have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2025 Nissan Versa as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Versa get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Nissan Versa between 30 and 35 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.