Does the 2018 Nissan Versa have any recalls?

Yes. The by-year fact shows 3 recalls for this model year. The Recalls section on this page lists them.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Versa get?

See the Fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2018 Nissan Versa reliable?

Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA. These reports are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so check the Recalls and Safety sections too.

Is 2018 the best year for the Nissan Versa?

The by-year comparison on this page shows how each model year compares. It is generated from the same data.

2018 Nissan Versa Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Versa?

Owners filed 60 complaints in all. The largest group names the electrical system with 17 complaints, followed by air bags with 15 and the engine with 14.

NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Nissan Versa^[1]. The biggest group names the electrical system, with 17 complaints^[2].

60owner complaints^[1]

3recalls^[3]

29–34MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Electrical System. 17 complaints^[2]. Owners describe keys that would not come out of the ignition, a steering wheel that locked while parked, and warning lights that came on together with a loss of power steering. Some also wondered why lower trims have no backup camera.
Air Bags. 15 complaints^[6]. Owners describe air bags that stayed shut in hard hits, one that opened only after the car had stopped, and a warning light that kept coming back after dealer visits.
Engine. 14 complaints^[7]. Owners describe the engine shutting off while driving or at a stop, a small oil leak found on a home check, and repeated repairs that did not end stalling.
Unknown Or Other. 14 complaints^[8]. These reports did not fit a single component group.
Power Train. 12 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a car that shifted into reverse by itself, a stall blamed on the gearbox, a rough clutch on a manual, and harsh shifting at low speed.
Brakes. 7 complaints^[10].
Speed Control. 4 complaints^[11].
Visibility/Wiper. 2 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2018 Versa is necessarily included.

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (19V654), September 2019. About 1,228,830 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Electrical System › Ignition (18V551), August 2018. About 153,047 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Air Bags › Side/Window (17V837), December 2017. About 111 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	31 / 39 / 34	$1,950
Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[16]	27 / 36 / 30	$2,250
Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[17]	26 / 35 / 29	$2,300

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD^[5]	4	4	4	4	14.3%
5 HB FWD^[18]	n/a	3	n/a	4	14.7%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2018 Nissan Versa with 1.6L 4-cylinder^[19]	109 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
VERSA NOTE 4DR HATCHBACK^[20]	163 in	67 in	61 in	102 in	2,456 lb

How 2018 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Versa model year. The 2018 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2007	354	8
2008	381	7
2009	504	7
2010	269	7
2011	269	6
2012	486	10
2013	204	1
2014	343	4
2015	254	2
2016	110	0
2017	72	3
2018	60	3
2019	25	1
2020	64	2
2021	32	3
2022	20	0
2023	37	1
2024	96	1
2025	12	0

NHTSA's counts for the Versa show 60 complaints and 3 recalls for 2018^[3]. Among the 19 model years listed, 5 have fewer complaints than 2018 and 13 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2025 (12) and the most are for 2009 (504)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2018 Versa?

The 2018 Nissan Versa has 60 complaints on file^[1]. Electrical, air bag and engine reports lead the list^[2]^[6]^[7]. The air bag group stands out because 9 of its complaints mention a crash^[6]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what to check. Look at the recall list and the other years of the Versa on this page before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Versa?: Owners filed 60 complaints in all^[1]. The largest group names the electrical system with 17 complaints^[2], followed by air bags with 15^[6] and the engine with 14^[7].
Does the 2018 Nissan Versa have any recalls?: Yes. The by-year fact shows 3 recalls for this model year^[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Versa get?: See the Fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2018 Nissan Versa reliable?: Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. These reports are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so check the Recalls and Safety sections too.
Is 2018 the best year for the Nissan Versa?: The by-year comparison on this page shows how each model year compares. It is generated from the same data.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Versa

2011 269 complaints, 6 recalls
2012 486 complaints, 10 recalls
2014 343 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 254 complaints, 2 recalls
2016 110 complaints, 0 recalls
2017 72 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 this page
2020 64 complaints, 2 recalls
2025 12 complaints, 0 recalls

Compare all model years of the Nissan Versa

Other Nissan models from 2018

2018 Nissan Maxima 36 complaints, 2 recalls
2018 Nissan Murano 113 complaints, 2 recalls
2018 Nissan Pathfinder 78 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 Nissan Rogue 669 complaints, 4 recalls
2018 Nissan Sentra 185 complaints, 2 recalls
2018 Nissan Titan 90 complaints, 4 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2018: compact cars

2018 Audi A3 45 complaints, 7 recalls
2018 Audi A4 54 complaints, 4 recalls
2018 Chevrolet Cruze 109 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 Ford Focus 837 complaints, 7 recalls
2018 Honda Civic 755 complaints, 6 recalls
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 0 complaints, 1 recall

All compact cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Nissan Versa (14 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 12 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
17 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 39,853). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Versa model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 31 city / 39 highway / 34 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 4 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
15 complaints name the air bags component group (9 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 17,000). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 38,353). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the unknown or other component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 19,500). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 19V654, filed September 12, 2019: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V551, filed August 21, 2018: Electrical System › Ignition. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V837, filed December 20, 2017: Air Bags › Side / Window. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 36 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Versa, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 35 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB FWD: frontal 3 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2018 Nissan Versa with 1.6L 4-cylinder: rated 109 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, VERSA NOTE 4DR HATCHBACK: length 163 in, width 67 in, height 61 in, wheelbase 102 in, curb weight 2,456 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2018 Nissan Versa: problems, recalls and fuel economy