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2023 Nissan Versa Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

11/100

#17 most-complained of 19 Versa years

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

The 2023 Nissan Versa has 37 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 11 out of 100 — #17 highest of 19 Versa model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (27 complaints, 73% of the total).

Complaints
37
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
32.5
29.5 city / 37.5 hwy

Top 2023 Nissan Versa problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine27 (73%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain15 (41%)
  3. Other9 (24%)
  4. Electrical System7 (19%)
  5. Fuel System4 (11%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
2023 Nissan Versa complaints: complaints filed per month8Apr 2023Sep 2023Jan 2024Apr 2024Aug 2024Nov 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025
63 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2023 to Oct 2025; peak Jul 2023 (8).

2023 Nissan Versa recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V154000Feb 27, 2024Airbags351 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

    Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

2023 Nissan Versa fuel economy and fuel cost

City
29.5 MPG
Highway
37.5 MPG
Combined
32.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,000
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.

2023 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
2021Best2231332.5
2022Best620032.5
2023Best1137132.5
2024Caution5095132.5
2025Best1712032.5

All Nissan Versa years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Nissan Versa a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Nissan Versa ranks #17 of 19 among Versa model years (Complaint Index 11/100, verdict: Best). It has 37 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Versa?
The most reported problem areas are engine (27 complaints), transmission & powertrain (15 complaints), and electrical system (7 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 11,000 miles.
Does the 2023 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Nissan Versa, most recently reported 2024, covering airbags.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Nissan Versa?
EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Versa at 32.5 MPG combined (29.5 city / 37.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,000. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.