2011 Nissan Versa

269 complaints on file, page 1 of 14.

1. Filed Aug 20, 2026Failure Aug 11, 2026Columbia, SCAir bags

   I am submitting a vehicle safety complaint regarding my 2011 Nissan Versa SL. VIN: [XXX] Incident Date: XXX Time: Approximately 7:30 a.m. While driving to work and making a right turn from [XXX] onto [XXX], the driver-side airbag suddenly deployed without a collision or impact. Prior to the deployment, the vehicle experienced abnormal electrical symptoms involving the steering wheel. The horn had previously stopped working and later began sounding continuously. After the airbag deployed, I noticed a burning odor, and approximately 20 minutes later, the inside of the steering-wheel/airbag area was still very hot. I disconnected the negative battery cable as a safety precaution. My insurance company referred the vehicle to Caliber Collision, where an SRS diagnostic scan showed: B1049 – CURRENT – Driver Airbag Module OPEN B1057 – CURRENT – Driver Airbag Module SHORT B1050/B1055 – HISTORY – Driver Airbag VB-SHORT B1051/B1056 – HISTORY – Driver Airbag GND-SHORT B1013 – HISTORY – Control Unit I photographed the scan results. Caliber informed me that they do not repair this type of SRS/electrical malfunction. I am concerned that an airbag deployed without a crash or impact while the vehicle was in motion, accompanied by abnormal electrical symptoms and multiple SRS fault codes. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate this incident as a potential vehicle safety defect and determine whether similar incidents have been reported involving the 2011 Nissan Versa or related SRS components. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint 11758382
2. Filed Apr 9, 2026Failure Apr 9, 2026Roseville, MIService brakes, Suspension

   Brake Caliper because stuck or seized mid driving making braking unsafe or near impossible.

   NHTSA complaint 11730244
3. Filed Sep 8, 2025Failure Aug 31, 2025172,000 milesWest Palm Beach, FLAir bags1 injured

   The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH in a parking lot, the front driver's side air bag unexpectedly deployed without an impact to the vehicle. In addition, the air bag exploded. The contact was unsure if any warning light was illuminated. The contact sustained minor injuries to the right eye and the neck, and an allergic reaction on the face from the powder released from the air bag. The police and the paramedics were called. Afterwards, the contact went to an Urgent Care clinic. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that back in 2018, she received a recall notice regarding the "Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator ." The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and the recall repairs were completed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11685656
4. Filed Aug 28, 2025Failure Aug 24, 2025Daytona Beach, FLAir bags1 injured

   I was working for Uber Eats in New Smyrna Beach, FL. The car was front parked and I reversed the car to pull out from the parking lot. I drove at 5 MPH on the parking lot ready to drive to the main road. The main road was two stop signs away. I was halfway to the first stop sign the airbag deployed all of a sudden. There was no car in front of me or behind me. But the airbag impact blew my right arm from the wrist. My right arm was numb and upper right shoulder was bruised.

   NHTSA complaint 11683709
5. Filed Jul 31, 2025Failure Jul 5, 202558,000 milesPoway, CALatch

   The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side door failed to unlock and unlatch as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the door lock actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was diagnosed at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11677573
6. Filed Mar 8, 2025Failure Jan 1, 2025hometown, ILSuspension

   BOTH front coil springs suddenly without warning broke while driving collapsing the front end of the vehicle creating difficulty in steering and handling. Although this year/model are the subject of a front coil spring recall this vin does not qualify.

   NHTSA complaint 11647117
7. Filed Aug 6, 2024Failure Aug 6, 2024Homer, NYAir bags

   The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V349000 (Air Bags) and 17V449000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

   NHTSA complaint 11606808
8. Filed Aug 1, 2024Failure May 1, 2023155,000 milesPhoenix, AZAir bags

   The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 18V401000 (Air Bags) and 17V449000 (Air Bags); however, the dealer refused to complete the recall repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that before entering the vehicle, she became aware that the driver's side air bag had deployed without impact. The contact stated that the vehicle was not involved in a crash. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer; however, the dealer refused to complete the recall repair because the driver's side air bag had deployed. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

   NHTSA complaint 11605845
9. Filed Sep 25, 2023Failure Sep 11, 2023Tracy, CAAir bagsCrash

   On September 11th, my wife was involved in a car accident while driving her 2011 Nissan Versa. The collision resulted in the vehicle rolling over and ending up upside down. Shockingly, none of the airbags deployed during this serious incident. A family member recommended that I report this to Nissan, which I promptly did. However, their response, received last Friday, was rather concerning. According to Nissan, the airbags were not designed to deploy in the event of a rollover crash, and they suggested there was no further action to be taken on their end. Today, I consulted with an attorney's office regarding this matter, and they advised me to report the incident to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a crucial step. Consequently, I am submitting these details to NHTSA to ensure that this incident is properly documented and investigated. Safety is paramount, and I believe it is essential to bring attention to this situation so that appropriate actions can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint 11546468
10. Filed Jul 25, 2023Failure Jul 25, 2023Coraopolis, PASuspension

    On 7-25-23, my wife and I were riding in our 2011 Nissan Versa locally and noticed a banging noise coming from the front end of the car, especially when hitting bumps or uneven payment. When we parked the car at home, I noticed a small piece of metal shaped like a coil spring on the road where we usually park. I phoned our mechanic at Ryan Automotive Goodyear in Moon Twp and asked him if he had time today to see where the banging noise was coming from. We arrived at Ryan Automotive around 3pm. Our mechanic [XXX] said that the front coil spring has broken and the top engine mount needs to be replaced as well. There was a recall on the front coil springs back in 2015 that I had done at West Hills Nissan in Moon Twp, which was sold to #1 Cochran Nissan. Cochran Nissan has no record of my car being serviced at West Hills Nissan along with the recall work. I am wondering if West Hills Nissan ever replaced the coil springs or did they use the recalled coil springs for the replacement. I am trying to find out if the front coil spring recall can still be honored at a local Nissan Dealer. When I searched for official Nissan recall centers near me, #1 Cochran Nissan does not come up. As you know, a broken coil spring can easily fall below the strut and slice the sidewall on your tire in the blink of an eye, especially on the highway. This is a dangerous situation, so I would like to get the recall on the front coil springs done at a local Nissan dealer, otherwise I will consider trading the car in toward a newer car. Sincerely, [XXX] [XXX] mobile and [XXX] . [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    NHTSA complaint 11534476
11. Filed Nov 9, 2022Failure Nov 7, 2022Honolulu, HIAir bags

    upon startup, light illuminates for DRIVER/PASSENGER AIR BAGS OFF. This light intermittently shuts off during driving which tells me something is wrong or not stable with the air bag system even though this VIN has no unrepaired recalls.

    NHTSA complaint 11492836
12. Filed Sep 27, 2022Failure Jul 1, 2022139,000 milesStamps, ARAir bags

    The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11486664
13. Filed Jun 21, 2022Failure Mar 12, 2022Carrollton, TXSeat belts

    The passenger seat belt keeps locking up anytime me and my wife put the seat belt on. For the seat belt to loosen we have to unclip the seat belt but anytime we even stretch the seat belt and then put it back in the clip it tightens up again. This is when we are stationary and not moving but it also happens even when we are just driving and I’m not even pressing the brake pedal when it happens.

    NHTSA complaint 11470338
14. Filed May 31, 2022Failure May 27, 2022164,000 milesClinton, MASuspension

    The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and going over a pothole, the vehicle began to drift to the left. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact continued to experience the failure. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the coil springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11466715
15. Filed May 26, 2022Failure May 26, 2021200,000 milesBelleville, ILSuspension

    The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound while turning the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the failure with the coil springs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V573000 (Suspension) for which the VIN was included. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11466282
16. Filed May 9, 2022Failure Apr 30, 2022172,000 milesZephyrhills, FLCurtain

    The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the side curtain air bags deployed inadvertently without warning. The contact was not injured. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11463870
17. Filed Apr 22, 2022Failure Mar 22, 202252,200 milesRedford, MIAir bags

    The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the coils needed to be replaced. The air bags and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the coils needed to be replaced. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. The driver's side air bag was repaired however, the passenger's side air bag was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,200.

    NHTSA complaint 11461777
18. Filed Feb 13, 2022Failure Jun 13, 2021Los Angeles, CAElectrical system

    Driver door handle will not open from inside car at times. The exterior handle locking mechanism gets stuck not allowing the door to open from the inside. When this happens, I need to roll down the window to reach outside and jiggle the exterior door handle in order to be able to open the door from inside the car. This poses a serious safety hazard of the driver not being able to exit the vehicle in an emergency. This is a common issue with the Nissan Versa car on many car forums online. I believe there was a recall issued for newer model cars, but not the 2011 year.

    NHTSA complaint 11451738
19. Filed Oct 6, 2021Failure Oct 1, 2021Bellflower, CAAir bags, Steering, Suspension

    I do not live in the salt snow States my coils snapped my wheel almost flew off and the dealer is very difficult

    NHTSA complaint 11435700
20. Filed Jun 20, 2021Failure Jun 20, 2021freeport, NYAir bags, Unknown or other

    THE HORN ,ALARM SYSTEM WAS EFFECTED THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON AS WELL THE HORN IS NOT WORKING OR BLOWIING THE KEYS IS NOT LOCKING THE DOOR AND NOW ROCKAWAY NISSAN WANTS ME TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG AND THE THE HORN RELAY FOR A TOTAL OF 130075 PLUS LABOR ITS NOT RIGHT I NEED SOME HELP WITH THIS IF YOU COULD SEND A RECALL FORM AGAIN TO REPLACE THE REPLACE WE ARE IN A PANDAMIC AND AM NOT WORKING PLEASE SEE WHAT YOU COULD DO TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM

    NHTSA complaint 11421539