YearToAvoid

2015 Nissan Versa Note Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#2 most-complained of 6 Versa Note years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2015 Nissan Versa Note ranks 2nd worst of 6 model years, with a complaint index of 80 and 86 complaints filed with NHTSA. Transmission and powertrain issues top the list at 24% of complaints, followed by engine problems at 22%. Two recalls apply to this year, neither classified as do-not-drive.

Complaints
86
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
8 / 2
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
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Top 2015 Nissan Versa Note problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other22 (26%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain21 (24%)
  3. Engine19 (22%)
  4. Brakes14 (16%)
  5. Electrical System13 (15%)
  6. Airbags10 (12%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (12%)
  8. Steering8 (9%)
  9. Structure & Body8 (9%)
  10. Fuel System4 (5%)

What owners report

  • Airbag warning lights turn on intermittently when a passenger sits in the front seat.
  • Airbags reportedly fail to deploy during frontal collisions at low to moderate speeds.
  • Owners report the vehicle jumping into full acceleration at very low speeds while parking, even after applying brakes hard.
  • Electrical fires have started near the dashboard, gear shift lever, and ground wire by the battery circuit box while the vehicle was parked or off.
  • Wheel rims reportedly crack or bend during normal highway driving, sometimes causing a flat tire.
  • Owners describe transmission problems requiring multiple tows within the first year of ownership.
2015 Nissan Versa Note complaints: complaints filed per quarter122014 Q42016 Q32017 Q42019 Q12020 Q22021 Q42024 Q2
131 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (12).

2015 Nissan Versa Note recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 15V507000Aug 12, 2015Engine298,747 vehicles

    Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to March 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have a center console trim panel that may catch the driver's shoe and delay the transition from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal.

    Risk: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

  2. NHTSA 15V453000Jul 21, 2015Structure & Body6,595 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to June 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

    Risk: A door that does not fully latch may result in the door opening while the car is moving. The distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

2015 compared with other Versa Note years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201420152016201720182019
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Avoid1001363—
2015Avoid80862—
2016Caution60290—
2017Good40102—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Nissan Versa Note reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Versa Note ranks 2nd worst out of 6 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 80 and an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Versa Note?
NHTSA data shows Transmission & Powertrain complaints lead at 24% of the 86 total complaints, followed by Engine issues at 22% and Brakes at 16%.
Does the 2015 Nissan Versa Note have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Versa Note, one covering the console trim panel and another covering door components, neither marked do-not-drive.
How does the 2015 Versa Note compare to other model years?
NHTSA data shows the 2015 model (complaint index 80) is worse than 2016 (60), 2017 (40), 2018 (20), and 2019 (0), but better than 2014, which has the highest index at 100.
Were there any fires reported in the 2015 Versa Note?
NHTSA complaints list 2 fires for the 2015 Versa Note, including one involving the electrical system and melted dashboard components.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.