2020 Nissan Versa vs 2020 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Nissan Versa | 2020 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 64 | 306 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 201 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–35 | 32–52 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 12,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 108 |
| Power Train | 16 | 39 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 30 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 23 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 14 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 8 | 14 |
| Stalling | 7 | 25 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
2020 Nissan Versa
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.