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2012 Nissan Versa

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

7 current

Combined

7.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,387

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018328 · manufacturer campaign PM823

15 June 2018

Transport Canada lists: Versa 2010–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: This campaign affects 2010-2012 Versa hatchback models and 2010-2011 Versa sedan models. The 2012 model year Nissan Versa sedan is not involved.

40,603 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2017493 · manufacturer campaign PM701

12 October 2017

Transport Canada lists: Versa 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front suspension coil springs may have been manufactured with an inadequate phosphorous coating, and/or could have low residual stress in the springs. This inadequate coating could lead to cracking due to coil-to-coil contact when the spring is compressed, which would allow the spring to be more susceptible to corrosion. In some instances coil spring breakage could occur. If ignored, broken front coil spring could damage the front tires and cause rapid air loss and/or tire failure, which could affect the driver's ability to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace both front coil springs. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2015-402.

762 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017356 · manufacturer campaign PM685

18 July 2017

Transport Canada lists: Versa 2007–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: This campaign affects 2007-2012 Versa hatchback models and 2007-2011 Versa sedan models. The 2012 model year Nissan Versa sedan is not involved.

111,411 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017116 · manufacturer campaign R1709

7 March 2017

Transport Canada lists: Versa 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a bad connection at the side airbag sensor connector could cause a momentary communication loss from the side airbag sensor to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU). This would put the system in a backup state, lowering the impact threshold required for a side airbag deployment. If a door is being closed with force while the system is in this backup state, this could cause an unintended side airbag deployment in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, which would increase the risk of injury to occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a jumper harness and replace the side airbag sensor with a new one.

3,680 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2015402 · manufacturer campaign PM565

14 September 2015

Transport Canada lists: Versa 2007–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front suspension coil springs may have been manufactured with an inadequate phosphorous coating, and/or could have low residual stress in the springs. This inadequate coating could lead to cracking due to coil-to-coil contact when the spring is compressed, which would allow the spring to be more susceptible to corrosion. In some instances coil spring breakage could occur. If ignored, broken front coil spring could damage the front tires and cause rapid air loss and/or tire failure, which could affect the driver's ability to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace both front coil springs.

110,604 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2015366 · manufacturer campaign NTB15-040

12 August 2015

Transport Canada lists: Micra 2014–2015 · Versa 2012–2015 · Versa Note 2014–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver's foot could contact the edge of the center console lower trim panel, which could impede smooth accelerator pedal operation. The panel edge could also catch the driver's shoe, potentially resulting in a delay in the driver being able to shift their foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal. This could increase stopping distances, potentially resulting in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will modify the lower trim panel.

48,559 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2012034 · manufacturer campaign R190

1 February 2012

Transport Canada lists: Versa 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the automatic transmission shifter knob could bind, allowing the shifter to be moved without depressing the brake pedal or the shift select button. This could result in unintentional vehicle movement which, depending on the circumstances, may increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the transmission shifter knob or the entire shifter assembly.

2,381 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 77% of 134 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
177 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2012 Nissan Versa. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Nissan Versa get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Nissan Versa at 7.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 177 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Nissan Versa for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,387 in fuel, producing roughly 3,557 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.