NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Nissan Versa Safety Ratings
The 2024 Nissan Versa scores 90 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 92 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Nissan Versa achieves an Exceptional Safety Index score of 90 out of 100, a strong showing for the model year. This rating is supported by robust crash-test performance and the inclusion of a full suite of standard crash avoidance technologies. While one active recall remains, its completion, verifiable by VIN, leaves a favorable safety profile.
The 2024 Nissan Versa received a NHTSA Safety Index of 90/100 and a 5-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating, based on federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Nissan Versa ranks 49 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 90 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 11.8% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 92 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 49 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Nissan Versa?
The 2024 Nissan Versa's perfect 10 out of 10 for avoidance technology stands out, with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all standard. This contributes to an overall Safety Index of 90 out of 100, precisely matching the 2023 model. This consistent score reflects a stable safety profile, with no year-over-year improvement or regression. Crash protection provides 61 of a possible 70 points. The vehicle also achieved a 5 out of 5 star overall NHTSA rating and a maximum 5 out of 5 stars in side impact testing, significant achievements for its class. The defect record contributes 18.5 of 20 points; a single recall for the frontal driver-side air bag inflator module prevented a perfect score in this area. While 92 consumer complaints are on file, primarily concerning the Engine and Power Train, these unverified reports do not factor into the crash test results or recall data that determine the Safety Index.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Nissan Versa perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Nissan Versa achieved an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Its side protection tests earned the maximum 5 stars. Frontal crash protection was rated at 4 stars. In rollover assessments, the Versa also received 4 stars, with a 12-percent risk of rollover and a "No Tip" dynamic test result.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19558
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Nissan Versa have any recalls?
The 2024 Nissan Versa carries one recall campaign: a frontal driver-side air bag inflator module defect affecting this vehicle alongside several other 2023-2024 Nissan and Infiniti models. Air bag inflator failures are a serious safety concern. Shoppers should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall database to confirm whether the remedy has been completed before purchase.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE24V154000
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
Reported 2024-02-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Nissan Versa?
NHTSA has logged 92 unverified consumer complaints against the 2024 Versa. Alleged issues are concentrated in Engine (52 reports) and Power Train (34 reports), with Vehicle Speed Control (20) and Electrical System (15) also appearing. One alleged crash is included. All are unverified allegations, not established defects.
92 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Nissan Versa?
The 2024 Versa enters the market with a critical open recall. Any prospective owner should verify the status of the airbag inflator recall via NHTSA's VIN lookup tool. Ensuring this safety-critical repair has been completed, or factoring in its immediate scheduling post-purchase, is essential.
- The 2024 Versa carries one NHTSA recall targeting the frontal driver-side air bag inflator module, a safety-critical component shared across several 2023-2024 Nissan and Infiniti models in the same campaign.
- NHTSA awarded this specific model year a 5-star overall crash rating, with side protection reaching the maximum 5 stars and both frontal and rollover protection scoring 4 stars, including a 12-percent rollover risk figure.
- The 2024 Safety Index of 90/100 is unchanged from the 2023 model year, reflecting a stable but not improving defect record component of 18.5 out of 20 points, directly tied to the single recall campaign.
- All three measured crash-avoidance technologies, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard equipment on the 2024 Versa, contributing a perfect 10/10 avoidance tech sub-score to the Safety Index.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Nissan Versa places
The 2024 Nissan Versa qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Nissan Versa safety questions
Was the 2024 Nissan Versa crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Nissan Versa, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Nissan Versa crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Nissan Versa earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 11.8%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Versa have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2024 Nissan Versa. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Nissan Versa?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 92 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Nissan Versa. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Versa years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19558), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Nissan Versa 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 49 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.