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2015 Nissan Versa_Sedan

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Versa_Sedan.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2015 Nissan Versa Sedan is a compact passenger car built on Nissan’s lightweight platform and equipped with an automatic transmission that delivers variable gear ratios for smooth city driving. Its 3.375‑quart 5W‑30 API‑rated engine oil capacity supports the modest power‑train, which was the most cited source of the 168 owner complaints recorded for the model year, though only a single recall was issued. Fuel efficiency is a notable strength, achieving 31 mpg city, 39 mpg highway and a combined 34 mpg according to EPA ratings. Positioned toward the middle of the Versa’s long‑term reliability record, the 2015 iteration reflects a generally dependable reputation tempered by the isolated power‑train concerns noted by owners.

Model year202020192018201520142012

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.375 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy31/39/34 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, 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 Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

Battery groupBCI NS · NS CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185/65R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165461HK0A
Spark plug224011HC1B
Battery24410ZW40C
Front wiper blades28890ZR81A discontinued · alt 28890EL000
Serpentine belt117201KT0A
Thermostat21200ED00A alt 21049ED00B
Cabin air filter272771KK0C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined31 / 39 / 34 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 3.375 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan Matic-S
Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.3
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.5-4.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub183.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs
Ignition TimingMT: 10, AT: 4 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance5 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.80-0.90 lbs
Oil Type100
Oil Capacity3.70-4.40 oz
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

RPM73 @ idle rpm
Engine Compressionpsi 184-219 / max variation 14.5 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 187-225 / maximum variation 14.5 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 187-225 / maximum variation 14.5 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.017 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque62
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.059 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.059 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish.787
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0001
Maximum Rotor RunoutRunout limit with rotor attached to vehicle:

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
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 10.00 mm from thread end and point B = 40.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.15 mm Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
260 degrees60 degrees
3Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
430 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
575 degrees75 degrees
675 degrees75 degrees
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 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 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 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Radiator Cap (inspect)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (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.

Owner complaints about the 2015 Nissan Versa_Sedan top in one area — the power train, 27 of 168 reports (16%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the power train, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 18 of the reports describe a crash and 2 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
164
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
168
Owner complaints
18 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 168 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train27
Air Bags17
Steering12
Engine11
Unknown Or Other10
Structure9
Service Brakes8
Electrical System3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V507000Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator PedalReported 12/08/2015

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles manufactured June 9, 2011, to March 11, 2015, and 2014-2015 Nissan Versa Note vehicles manufactured April 23… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the console trim panel, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 164 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…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…

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

How much oil does the 2015 Versa_Sedan take?

3.375 qt of SAE 5W-30 Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent-Engine oil with API Certification Mark, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Versa_Sedan 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_Sedan get?

EPA figures are 31 city / 39 highway / 34 combined mpg.