2019 Nissan Versa Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2019 Nissan Versa has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any Versa year, and ranks 19th worst (meaning best) out of 19 model years, earning a Best verdict. It has 24 complaints and 1 recall, well below older Versa years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #19 of 19 Versa years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 24
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 32
- 29 city / 37.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2019 Nissan Versa problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (46%)
- Electrical System8 (33%)
- Brakes6 (25%)
- Engine4 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (13%)
- Other3 (13%)
- Airbags2 (8%)
- Fuel System2 (8%)
- Steering2 (8%)
- Structure & Body1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some drivers report the CVT transmission clunking or hesitating when shifting from park into drive or when accelerating.
- Owners describe brake pedals going soft or all the way to the floor, in one case after the car reportedly overheated.
- A few complaints mention the ABS or vehicle dynamic control system rattling and failing to slow the car on snowy or icy roads.
- One owner reported an air bag warning light coming on along with a thumping noise from underneath the vehicle when shifting into reverse.
- A fuel system complaint describes the automatic shutoff valve cutting off refueling before the tank was full, tied to a related recall repair.
2019 Nissan Versa recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2019 Nissan Versa fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 29 MPG
- Highway
- 37.5 MPG
- Combined
- 32 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,025
- 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.
2019 compared with other Versa years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Nissan Versa reliable?
- Among Versa model years, 2019 has the lowest complaint index (0) and the best relative ranking, 19th worst out of 19 years tracked. NHTSA lists only 24 complaints and 1 recall for this year.
- What problems does the 2019 Nissan Versa have?
- NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Versa most often involve transmission and powertrain issues (11 complaints, 46% share) and electrical system problems (8 complaints, 33% share). Brake complaints account for 6 reports, including one crash.
- Does the 2019 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Versa, covering back-up camera software affecting multiple Nissan models. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Nissan Versa should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index, 2009 (100), 2008 (89), and 2012 (94) rank worst among Versa years and carry Avoid verdicts. The 2019 model year, by contrast, is rated Best.
- How does the 2019 Versa compare to other recent years?
- The 2019 Versa's complaint index of 0 is lower than 2018 (33), 2020 (39), and 2024 (50), though 2021 (22), 2022 (6), 2023 (11), and 2025 (17) also earn Best verdicts.