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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2021 Nissan Nv3500 Passgenger

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
2Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE NISSAN NV3500 PASSGENGER

The 2021 Nissan NV3500 Passenger is a full-size, body-on-frame van built for high-capacity people hauling, whether for hotel shuttles, church groups, or large family transport. It seats up to 12 passengers and competes in a narrow segment of heavy-duty passenger vans. This is a working vehicle first, and buyers should approach its safety profile with that context firmly in mind.

VERDICT

The 2021 Nissan Nv3500 Passgenger earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 50 out of 100, an weak result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Nissan NV3500 Passenger as a straightforward, utilitarian workhorse that delivers genuine passenger capacity and a familiar driving experience for fleet and commercial buyers. Most commentary focuses on its practical strengths rather than its safety credentials, and reviewers tend to note that the cabin and technology features trail more modern competitors.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 30.6%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 15531

Index breakdown

Crash protection28/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record19.5/20
Forward collision warning: NoLane departure warning: NoStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Nissan Nv3500 Passgenger at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsUnknown Or Other 1Power Train 1

Rivals in Sedan (2021)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 15531), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Nissan Nv3500 Passgenger 2021. Class rank 94 of 94 in Sedan 2021. Methodology · Disclosure