YearToAvoid

2014 Nissan Versa Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 59 engine complaints for the 2014 Nissan Versa, 29% of its 207 total complaints that year. The median mileage at failure was 56,579 miles, and a related recall (15V507000) exists, though it addresses a console trim panel rather than the engine itself.

Engine complaints
59
29% of 207
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
56,579 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls or fails to respond when the accelerator is pressed, sometimes after being rear-ended following an unexpected stall at a stop.
  • Sudden unintended acceleration reported when the foot was on the accelerator at low speed, leading to a crash.
  • Engine stalls at stops or braking unless the car is allowed to warm up for an extended period before driving, especially in cold weather.
  • Vehicle hesitates, stalls, and shows a warning light with the accelerator pedal depressed to the floor and no response from the engine.
  • Check engine light activation tied to transmission range sensor and park/neutral switch codes rather than a pure engine fault.

When 2014 Nissan Versa engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 1, 2013, latest Aug 24, 2026.

2014 Nissan Versa engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2013Feb 2015Dec 2015Aug 2017Sep 2018Nov 2019Jan 2021Nov 2022
59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Nissan Versa

  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.

Engine complaints by Versa model year

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

  1. 201026 (10%)
  2. 201114 (5%)
  3. 201282 (17%)
  4. 201347 (23%)
  5. 201459 (29%)
  6. 201542 (25%)
  7. 201614 (18%)
  8. 20179 (15%)
  9. 201816 (29%)
  10. 20194 (17%)
  11. 202015 (23%)
  12. 20217 (23%)
  13. 20229 (45%)
  14. 202327 (73%)
  15. 202464 (67%)
  16. 20253 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2014 Nissan Versa have?
NHTSA lists 59 engine complaints for the 2014 Versa, which is 29% of the 207 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 56,579 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Versa engine?
There is one related recall, campaign 15V507000, covering 2012-2015 Versa sedans and 2014-2015 Versa Note vehicles, but it addresses the console trim panel, not an engine defect, and is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
Did the engine complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Among the 59 engine-area complaints, NHTSA records show 5 crashes and 4 injuries linked to this problem area, with no reported fires.

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.