The 2017 Nissan Versa Note has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 153,556 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on…
Consequence
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
AIR BAGS17V2750002017-04-26509 affected
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Versa, and Versa Note vehicles. The ring plate that secures the air bag cushion to the passenger frontal air bag assembly may fail, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
4
AIR BAGS
2
2crashes4injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2017 nissan versa note. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch failed to start as needed and the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…”
“The car turn off while driving at 45mph and then check engine light came on and some other sensors”
“The car turn off while driving at 45mph and then check engine light came on and some other sensors”
“2017 nissan versa note 1.6 l 1598 cc l4 dohc 16 valve odometer: 43408 complaint: customer states, while driving vehicle will jerk and then engine light came on. Customer added oil. Technician confirmed customers concern. Technician scanned for trouble codes and found p285a. Technician performed…”
“Vehicle was involved in an accident. The driver of this vehicle rear ended another vehicle hard. Car was deemed a total loss and none of the air bags deployed resulting in semi serious injuries. Broken elbow, broken ribs, some cuts and abrasions. If air bags had deployed I believe injuries would…”
“I have a 2017 nissan versa note sv and I'm having problems with the cvt transmissions slipping, and also im been having problems with the rear wheel bearings one was at around 59,000 and the next time it happened it was around 86,000. The time it happened it was under warranty the next time it I…”
“I have a 2017 nissan versa note sv and I'm having problems with the cvt transmissions slipping, and also im been having problems with the rear wheel bearings one was at around 59,000 and the next time it happened it was around 86,000. The time it happened it was under warranty the next time it I…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan versa note. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal to the floorboard and the engine revved; however, the vehicle would not move forward. The contact coasted to the side of the road. When the vehicle was…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Nissan Versa Note as of
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