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2012 NISSAN VERSA Safety Overview

The 2012 NISSAN VERSA has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 10 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
  • Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
  • Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for NISSAN VERSA owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2012 NISSAN VERSA 18V401000

Nissan North America, Inc.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 18V401000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/15/2018
2012 NISSAN VERSA 18V044000

Nissan North America, Inc.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 18V044000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/10/2018
2012 NISSAN VERSA 17V637000

Nissan North America, Inc.

If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 17V637000: If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/11/2017
2012 NISSAN VERSA 17V449000

Nissan North America, Inc.

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 17V449000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 7/17/2017
2012 NISSAN VERSA 17V144000

Nissan North America, Inc.

If the curtain and seat-mounted air bags inadvertently deploy, it can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 17V144000: If the curtain and seat-mounted air bags inadvertently deploy, it can... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/6/2017
2012 NISSAN VERSA 17V028000

Nissan North America, Inc.

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 17V028000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/10/2017
2012 NISSAN VERSA 15V573000

Nissan (Nissan North America, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Nissan Versa vehicl...

If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 15V573000: If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/14/2015
2012 NISSAN VERSA 15V507000

Nissan North America, Inc.

A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 15V507000: A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/12/2015
2012 NISSAN VERSA 12V055000

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ALTIMA AND VERSA VEHICLES.

THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

NHTSA Recall 12V055000: THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/14/2012
2012 NISSAN VERSA 12V032000

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VERSA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIO...

THE OPERATOR CAN INADVERTENTLY SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY TO A NEARBY PEDESTRIAN.

NHTSA Recall 12V032000: THE OPERATOR CAN INADVERTENTLY SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/1/2012

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.