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2021 Nissan NV200

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 NV200.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2021 Nissan NV200 is a compact cargo van built on Nissan’s NV platform and powered by a modestly sized engine paired with an automatic transmission that employs variable gear ratios, delivering an EPA‑rated 24 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and a combined 25 mpg. Its fuel‑efficiency figures sit comfortably within the segment, while the vehicle’s modest powertrain contributes to a low overall ownership burden, reflected in just four total owner complaints and a single recall, the latter most often centered on air‑bag concerns. Compared with the broader NV200 complaint record—ranging from a high of 23 complaints in 2015 to a low of seven in 2017—the 2021 model represents a notably quieter year in terms of reported issues, suggesting a solid position in the model’s reliability trajectory.

Model year202120182014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy24/26/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 650 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 650 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185/60R15OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter16546ED000
Spark plug22401JD01B
Battery24410ET00B
Front wiper blades288909SE0A alt 288909SE0B
Serpentine belt11720ET00A
Thermostat210493RC1A alt 21049ET01A
Cabin air filter272771KK0C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length186.2 in
Overall width68.1 in
Overall height73.6 in
Wheelbase115.4 in
Curb weight3261 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 26 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the NV200 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

10.1–12.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.10 sec — 2013 SV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014SV 2.0L I-410.40 sec17.80 sec131 hpFWD
2014TAXI 2.0L I-412.60 sec19.30 sec131 hpFWD
2013SV 2.0L I-410.10 sec17.60 sec131 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to Use a new washer: 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT NS-3 Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.1 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity8.0 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugUse a new washer: 25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs5.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs62.0 Inch lbs. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)Setting Speed: 700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)Checking Speed: 700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 cca
Standard BCI Group Number21R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance470 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.059

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 7.01.4 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 52.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 84.0 inch lbs.17 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen all Bolts., Step 3: 14.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 60-65°20 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen all bolts., Step 3: 14.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 60-65°20 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 100°, Step 3: Loosen all bolts in reverse order of tightening. Step 4: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 5: 100°, Step 6: 100°30 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
125.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°25 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
125.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°25 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record for the NV200 shows a clear downward trend in complaints, recalls, and TSBs from 2013 through 2019, with complaints dropping from 21 to just 7 and recalls falling from 8 to 2 over that period. The 2021 model year sits beyond the last recorded year in the dataset, but its own complaint profile is minimal: only four complaints, led by two air-bag issues and one fuel/propulsion concern, with a single crash complaint and no fire complaints. This aligns with the generation’s trajectory of increasing maturity and declining problem rates, suggesting that by 2021 most early-generation issues had been resolved. While the absence of recall and investigation data for 2021 means we cannot confirm the full federal record, the very low complaint volume implies a stable, late-production vehicle. For a used purchase, the 2021 Nissan NV200 appears to be a sound choice, reflecting the refinement of a model near the end of its lifecycle.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
55
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Air Bags2
Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 55 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB19-071D2024-09-19Air BagsDTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…
NTB12-103I2024-06-06Power TrainCVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2021 NV200 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the NV200 get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 26 highway / 25 combined mpg.