How common are engine problems on the 2015 Nissan Versa Note?

NHTSA lists 19 engine-related complaints for the 2015 Versa Note, which is 22% of the 86 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do engine problems tend to appear on the 2015 Versa Note?

The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 50,500 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note engine?

NHTSA recall 15V507000 lists 'Engine' as the affected component for 2015 Versa Note vehicles, but the actual remedy described is a modification to the console trim panel, not an engine repair.

What do owners say happens when the engine fails on the 2015 Versa Note?

Owners report the engine stalling or shutting off unexpectedly while idling, accelerating, or driving, sometimes requiring the vehicle to be restarted to regain power.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to engine complaints on the 2015 Versa Note?

NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint set shows 1 crash and 0 fires and 0 injuries.

2015 Nissan Versa Note Engine Problems

Owners filed 19 engine-related complaints for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note, 22% of its 86 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 50,500. NHTSA recall 15V507000 lists 'Engine' as the affected component, but its actual remedy addresses a console trim panel issue.

Engine complaints: 19; 22% of 86
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 50,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine shutting off without warning while idling in drive, sometimes at stoplights or in parking lots.
Some describe the vehicle stalling repeatedly while accelerating from a stop or pulling into a driveway.
Drivers report hesitation when accelerating from a stop or when turning out of an intersection, describing a delayed response from the gas pedal.
One complaint cites a P2135 diagnostic code paired with the engine cutting out at random and refusing to respond to the throttle until restarted.
Several owners say the vehicle needed to be turned off and restarted to regain power after an unexpected shutdown while driving.

When 2015 Nissan Versa Note engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 15, 2016, latest Sep 12, 2025.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2016 to Sep 2025; peak Jul 2020 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note

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.

Engine complaints by Versa Note model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201434 (25%)
201519 (22%)
20166 (21%)
20171 (10%)
20180 (0%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2015 Nissan Versa Note?: NHTSA lists 19 engine-related complaints for the 2015 Versa Note, which is 22% of the 86 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do engine problems tend to appear on the 2015 Versa Note?: The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 50,500 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note engine?: NHTSA recall 15V507000 lists 'Engine' as the affected component for 2015 Versa Note vehicles, but the actual remedy described is a modification to the console trim panel, not an engine repair.
What do owners say happens when the engine fails on the 2015 Versa Note?: Owners report the engine stalling or shutting off unexpectedly while idling, accelerating, or driving, sometimes requiring the vehicle to be restarted to regain power.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to engine complaints on the 2015 Versa Note?: NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint set shows 1 crash and 0 fires and 0 injuries.