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2009 NISSAN Versa

8 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #22E066000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's front airbag is designed to protect you in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, some replacement airbag inflators installed in your vehicle may be faulty and could fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the airbag could explode, sending sharp metal fragments towards you or your passengers, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
A free inspection and replacement of the faulty inflator will be performed by your authorized Nissan dealer. You'll receive a notification letter on September 14, 2022, and you should contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #20V008000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a crucial safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. In certain models, the inflator's propellant can break down over time, especially in humid and hot environments.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying, putting you and your passengers at risk of severe injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Nissan or Infiniti dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, improved one that's designed to be safer and more reliable – and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #18V044000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's passenger air bag inflator may need to be replaced due to a potential defect that could cause it to explode in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments towards you or other occupants, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Nissan will contact you and replace the passenger air bag inflator free of charge at a dealership, starting from March 9, 2018. You can also contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Versa Hatchback, and 2009-2011 Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Versa Hatchback, and Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Nissan is also recalling certain 2009 Versa Hatchback and Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #17V449000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The driver's side airbag in your Versa is a safety device that inflates in a crash to protect you. Over time, its propellant can break down, making the airbag more likely to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one, free of charge. You'll be notified about the recall, and you should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2017 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver frontal air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject inflator with a new one manufactured by a different supplier, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #17V028000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The front passenger air bag in your vehicle is a safety feature that inflates in the event of a crash. In some models, the inflator that makes the air bag work can degrade over time, potentially causing it to fail during a collision.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures during a crash, it could shoot sharp metal fragments towards you, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, completely free of charge. You'll get a notice when the repair is ready, and you can schedule it with the dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2009 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #16V349000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger side airbag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to cushion the impact. The inflator, a crucial part of this airbag, could rupture and send sharp metal fragments flying around the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, the metal fragments could strike you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a serious safety risk that needs immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, free of charge. This repair is critical to ensure your safety on the road, and it's been done already on some vehicles, while others will be notified with a second notice by May 15, 2018.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #15V573000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The coil springs in your Versa's suspension are like flexible metal rods that help absorb bumps on the road. Over time, road salt can weaken these springs, making them more likely to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If a coil spring breaks, it could poke a hole in your tire. This could cause a flat tire, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace both of your front coil springs with new, salt-resistant ones at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2015 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan (Nissan North America, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Nissan Versa vehicles manufactured May 8, 2006, to November 12, 2012, that were sold or ever registered in the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge. The recall began on February 2, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #10V401000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The GPS system in your vehicle uses a Garmin Nuvi 750 unit, which is mounted on the dashboard. This unit has a battery that could overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch on fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Garmin technicians will replace the faulty battery and add a spacer to prevent overheating — all for free. Your Nissan dealer will let you know when to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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AIR BAGS
6 recalls
SUSPENSION
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other NISSAN Versa Years

2024
1 recall
2023
1 recall
2021
3 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2019
1 recall
2018
2 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
2 recalls
2013
1 recall
2012
11 recalls
2011
7 recalls
2010
8 recalls
2008
8 recalls
2007
9 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall risk grade for the 2009 NISSAN Versa?

The 2009 NISSAN Versa has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 8 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2009 NISSAN Versa have?

The 2009 NISSAN Versa has 8 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

What is the most severe recall for the 2009 NISSAN Versa?

The most severe recall for the 2009 NISSAN Versa is classified as high. This indicates a serious safety concern that should be addressed promptly.

Is the 2009 NISSAN Versa safe to drive?

This model year has 8 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2009 NISSAN Versa? (Campaign #22E066000)

Your vehicle's front airbag is designed to protect you in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, some replacement airbag inflators installed in your vehicle may be faulty and could fail. If this happens, the airbag could explode, sending sharp metal fragments towards you or your passengers, leading to serious injury or even death. A free inspection and replacement of the faulty inflator will be performed by your authorized Nissan dealer. You'll receive a notification letter on September 14, 2022, and you should contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669 to schedule the repair.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2009 NISSAN Versa? (Campaign #20V008000)

The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a crucial safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. In certain models, the inflator's propellant can break down over time, especially in humid and hot environments. If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying, putting you and your passengers at risk of severe injury or even death. Your Nissan or Infiniti dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, improved one that's designed to be safer and more reliable – and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2009 NISSAN Versa? (Campaign #18V044000)

Your vehicle's passenger air bag inflator may need to be replaced due to a potential defect that could cause it to explode in a crash. If the air bag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments towards you or other occupants, causing serious injury or even death. Nissan will contact you and replace the passenger air bag inflator free of charge at a dealership, starting from March 9, 2018. You can also contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 for more information.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2009 NISSAN Versa? (Campaign #17V449000)

The driver's side airbag in your Versa is a safety device that inflates in a crash to protect you. Over time, its propellant can break down, making the airbag more likely to fail. If the airbag inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death in a crash. Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one, free of charge. You'll be notified about the recall, and you should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2017 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2009 NISSAN Versa? (Campaign #17V028000)

The front passenger air bag in your vehicle is a safety feature that inflates in the event of a crash. In some models, the inflator that makes the air bag work can degrade over time, potentially causing it to fail during a collision. If the air bag inflator ruptures during a crash, it could shoot sharp metal fragments towards you, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation. Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, completely free of charge. You'll get a notice when the repair is ready, and you can schedule it with the dealership.