2020 Nissan Versa Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2020 Nissan Versa, 23% of its 64 total complaints that year. There are no related recalls for this engine issue, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.
- Engine complaints
- 15
- 23% of 64
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report intermittent loss of acceleration power while pulling out of parking spaces, sitting at red lights, or turning.
- Some describe a check engine light tied to camshaft code P0012 causing intermittent power loss, with dealership visits that did not resolve the issue.
- Several report jerking or shuddering while driving shortly after purchase, which they linked to transmission behavior rather than brakes.
- Owners describe the engine slowing down during acceleration along with the transmission failing to change gears at highway speeds.
- A few report the vehicle stalling in reverse and in regular driving mode with no clear trigger, accompanied by warning lights.
- One owner reported the vehicle would not start or turn on at all, with a squealing belt noise before the failure.
When 2020 Nissan Versa engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 18, 2021, latest Jun 11, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2020 Nissan Versa
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Versa model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2020 Nissan Versa have?
- NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2020 Versa, which is 23% of the 64 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Nissan Versa engine problems?
- No. The JSON data shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2020 Versa.
- Did the 2020 Versa engine issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported among the engine complaints for the 2020 Versa.
- What engine symptoms do 2020 Versa owners report?
- Owners describe intermittent acceleration loss, camshaft-related check engine codes, jerking or shuddering while driving, and occasional stalling.