YearToAvoid

2015 Nissan Versa Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2015 Nissan Versa has a complaint index of 67 and ranks 7th worst out of 19 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Owners most often cite transmission and engine problems, and NHTSA lists one recall for a console trim panel issue tied to pedal entrapment.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
67/100
#7 of 19 Versa years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
168
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
18
reported in complaints
Fires
2
Injuries
26
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2019
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
30
27 city / 36 hwy
Injuries / deaths
26 / 1

Top 2015 Nissan Versa problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain47 (28%)
  2. Engine42 (25%)
  3. Brakes29 (17%)
  4. Other26 (15%)
  5. Airbags25 (15%)
  6. Steering20 (12%)
  7. Electrical System18 (11%)
  8. Structure & Body14 (8%)
  9. Fuel System13 (8%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (7%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Brakes reportedly lose pressure or fail to slow the car, sometimes leading to rear-end collisions at intersections.
  • Airbags reportedly fail to deploy during moderate to severe crashes, including rollovers and rear impacts.
  • Some owners link brake pedal entrapment to a trim panel that Nissan addressed under recall 15V507000.
  • Transmission and engine problems reportedly include sudden power loss and jerking accompanied by a check engine light.
  • Fuel system complaints describe the engine stalling in stop-and-go traffic along with a temporary loss of power steering.
  • One owner reported an electrical fire while the vehicle was parked, unrelated to a collision.
2015 Nissan Versa complaints: complaints filed per quarter132014 Q32016 Q12017 Q32019 Q12020 Q32022 Q12024 Q2
168 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2018 Q4 (13).

2015 Nissan Versa recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

2015 Nissan Versa fuel economy and fuel cost

City
27 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,150
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Versa years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Caution56204130
2014Caution61207230
2015Caution67168130
2016Good4480030
2017Good2862330

All Nissan Versa years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Nissan Versa reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2015 Versa a complaint index of 67 with a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst among 19 model years of the Versa. Transmission and powertrain complaints make up the largest share of reports at 28 percent.
What is the top problem area for the 2015 Nissan Versa?
Transmission and powertrain issues are the top complaint category, accounting for 47 complaints and 28 percent of all reports, with a median failure mileage of 46,000 miles overall.
Does the 2015 Nissan Versa have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 15V507000, covering a console trim panel that could interfere with the brake pedal; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2015 Versa compare to other Versa years?
With a complaint index of 67, the 2015 model is worse than the 2013, 2014, and all years from 2016 onward, but better than 2008 through 2012, which carry Avoid verdicts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Nissan Versa?
EPA rates the 2015 Versa at 30 mpg combined (27 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150.

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.