Model year 2016 · Compact Cars
2016 Nissan Versa: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2016 Nissan Versa at 29–34 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 110 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
29–34
NHTSA overall rating
4/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VERSA NOTE.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2016 Nissan Versa recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2016 Nissan Versa, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2016 Nissan Versa in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2016 Nissan Versa fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versa | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 31/39/34 mpg | $1,950 | 262 |
| Versa | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 27/36/30 mpg | $2,250 | 295 |
| Versa | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 26/35/29 mpg | $2,300 | 306 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2016 Nissan Versa crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 14.3% | No |
| 2016 Nissan Versa Note 5 HB FWD | 4 stars | 3 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 14.7% | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2016 Nissan Versa owner complaints
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Versa, most recently on Oct 7, 2026. 16 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 20 injured people and 1 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Power train | 28 |
| Air bags | 26 |
| Unknown or other | 24 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Service brakes | 13 |
| Electrical system | 10 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Nissan Versa model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Versa | 30–35 mpg | 0 | 12 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Versa | 30–35 mpg | 1 | 96 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Versa | 30–35 mpg | 1 | 37 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Versa | 30–35 mpg | 0 | 20 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Versa | 30–35 mpg | 3 | 32 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Versa | 30–35 mpg | 2 | 64 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Versa | 30–34 mpg | 1 | 25 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Versa | 29–34 mpg | 3 | 60 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Versa | 29–34 mpg | 3 | 72 | — |
| 2015 Versa | 29–34 mpg | 2 | 249 | 4/5 |
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Other 2016 Nissan models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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