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2023 Nissan Versa

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Versa.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2023 Nissan Versa pairs an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios with EPA fuel economy of 32 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, and 35 mpg combined. With 37 total owner complaints concentrated in the Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, and Engine categories and one recall on record, this model year stands well below the nameplate's peak of 502 complaints logged in 2009. Across the Versa's complaint history spanning 2007 through 2025, the 2023 occupies the later, quieter stretch of the timeline, where complaint volumes have dropped to a fraction of the model's historical highs — suggesting that the powertrain and speed-control concerns that defined earlier years have been largely addressed by this stage of production.

Model year202520242023202220212017201620132011

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque83.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy32/40/35 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165465RB1A
Spark plug224015RL1B
Front wiper blades288905EF0A discontinued · alt 288905EE0B
Serpentine belt117205RB0B
Thermostat212005RF3A alt 210495RF3A
Cabin air filter278915RB0C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176.8 in
Overall width68.5 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase103.1 in
Curb weight2632 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined32 / 40 / 35 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
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 Versa of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.5–11.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.50 sec — 2023 SR Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023SR Sedan 1.6L I-49.50 sec17.30 sec122 hpFWD
2023SR Sedan 1.6L I-410.00 sec17.60 sec122 hpFWD
2023SR Sedan 1.6L I-411.20 sec17.90 sec122 hpFWD
2020SR Sedan 1.6L I-49.70 sec17.40 sec122 hpFWD
2020SR Sedan 1.6L I-410.40 sec18.00 sec122 hpFWD
2020SR Sedan 1.6L I-411.30 sec18.60 sec122 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 90.0 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts98.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts90.0 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6014 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
126 ft. lbs., step 2: 6026 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6024 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) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miKeyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
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 2023 Nissan Versa recorded 37 federal complaints, 1 recall, and 1 investigation, with the most frequent issues involving the Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, and Engine categories, though the data does not specify the root causes. Compared to the preceding 2022 model year (19 complaints, 0 recalls) and the subsequent 2024 model year (93 complaints, 1 recall), the 2023 Versa sits at a moderate middle ground before a significant complaint spike in 2024. Looking at the broader generation, federal records show a dramatic downward trend from severe early-model volumes—peaking at 502 complaints in 2009 and 11 recalls in 2012—to much lower, stabilized figures from 2016 onward. The 2023 model falls securely within this mature, lower-volume arc of the generation, benefiting from years of prior refinements despite a slight complaint uptick from 2022. With zero crash or fire complaints and minimal recall activity, the 2023 Versa is a solid used purchase, provided you ensure the powertrain components are thoroughly inspected.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
50
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
37
Owner complaints
0 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 37 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine7
Engine5
Unknown Or Other4
Power Train3
Power Train,Engine2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine2
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V154000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 27/02/2024

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 50 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…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…
NTB19-071D2024-09-19Air BagsDTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…

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

VIN tools

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VIN
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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Versa have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Versa get?

EPA figures are 32 city / 40 highway / 35 combined mpg.