NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Nissan Versa
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Nissan Versa is a subcompact sedan aimed squarely at budget-conscious commuters and first-time car buyers who need affordable, no-frills urban transportation. Now in its third generation, the Versa competes in one of the most price-sensitive segments in the American market, where buyers are weighing every dollar. MotorCaliber covers the 2019 through 2025 model years and puts its safety record under the microscope.
The 2025 Nissan Versa earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally position the Versa as one of the most accessible entries in the subcompact sedan class, praising its surprisingly spacious cabin for the segment and straightforward, easy-to-use controls. Most note that interior materials and overall refinement reflect the car's budget positioning, and driving dynamics are described as adequate for city use rather than engaging. Value for the money is consistently highlighted as its strongest selling point.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20741
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
9 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.