Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Versa.
Body PASSENGER CAR
The 2010 Nissan Versa is a passenger car that requires 3.2 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil. This model year is characterized by 8 recalls and 267 owner complaints, with air bags cited as the top complaint area. Within the model's 2007-2025 history, the 2010 version sits below the peak of 502 complaints seen in 2009 and well above the series low of 11 complaints reported for 2025.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine oil capacity3.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified
Fitment & sizes
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 410 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 51R · 410 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185-65R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5 inOEM · verified
OE service part numbers OEM · verified
Engine oil filter
1520865F0E
Engine air filter
16546ED000
Spark plug
22401JD01B alt 22401ED71B
Battery
24410ZW40A
Front wiper blades
28890ZN90A alt 28890EM31A
Serpentine belt
11720ED00C alt 11720EL00A
Thermostat
212306N20A alt 21200ET01A
Cabin air filter
27277EL00A
Full specifications
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC
Overall length
169.3 in
Overall width
66.9 in
Overall height
60.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Curb weight
2723 lb
Track (front / rear)
57.5 / 58.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)
60/40
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.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.2 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs, 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 Fluid
Nissan Matic-S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
8.1
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Nissan Matic-S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
8.3
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Nissan CVT fluid NS-2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
7.3-7.8
Engine Oil
5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity
3.2 qt
Engine torques
Engine Flywheel Bolts
80 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts
80 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts
20 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts
25 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts
20 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts
25 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug
25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs
18 ft-lbs
Chassis torques
Lug Nuts
83 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub
83 ft-lbs
Ignition
Cylinder Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)
AT: 700, MT: 650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)
50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)
700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)
50 rpm
Ignition Timing
13, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance
5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM
Idle rpm
Battery & A/C
Refrigerant
R134a
Refrigerant Capacity
.88-1.10 lbs
Oil Type
PAG
Oil Capacity
Calsonic Kansei CR-10, 4.10; Calsonic Kansei CSV511, 3.40. oz
Standard BCI Group Number
51R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance
410 cca
Standard BCI Group Number
51r
Standard BCI Cranking Performance
410 cca
Service checks
Pressure Test
23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief
11-14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature
177-182 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)
51.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)
51.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance
11.1-14.5 ohms
Injector Primary Resistance
11.1-14.5 ohms
Engine Compression
183-219 PSI. .9 maximum variation PSI
Brakes
Torque Caliper to Bracket
32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle
62 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle
62 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket
20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle
62 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness
Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.059 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation
0.0008 in
Rotor Runout Limit
0.0024 in
Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
1.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 7.0
1.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60
14 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
20 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 14 ft. lbs., Step 4: 60
75 degrees.; Check diameter of bolts at two points, 10 mm and 40 mm from the end. Whenever the difference between these two points exceeds the limit of 0.15 mm, replace bolts. Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and seating surface.
75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages
1
30 ft. lbs.
30 ft. lbs
2
100 degrees.
100 degrees
3
Loosen all bolts in reverse order.
4
30 ft. lbs.
30 ft. lbs
5
100 degrees.
100 degrees
6
100 degrees.; Check diameter of bolts at two points, 11 mm and 45 mm from the end. Whenever the difference between these two points exceeds the limit of 0.15 mm, replace bolts. Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and seating surface.
100 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
24 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60
24 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
25 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 at 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 30,000 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.
Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
At 60,000 mi
Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 mi
Spark Plugs (replace)
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 2010 Nissan Versa sits near a low point in owner complaints after the 2009 model year registered 502 complaints and before the 2012 spike to 485 complaints, 11 recalls, and 7 investigations. With 267 complaints, 8 recalls, 2 investigations, and 100 TSBs, the 2010 model matches the recall and investigation counts of 2008 and 2009 while posting roughly half the complaint volume of 2009. The top complaint categories for 2010 were Air Bags (111) and Suspension (56), though the federal data does not specify root causes for these reports. The 2010 model also recorded 19 crash-related complaints and 3 fire-related complaints. Relative to the surrounding years, 2010 represents a calmer point in this generation's record, making it a comparatively reasonable used-car choice among these Versa model years, provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms the recall work and suspension condition.
8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
100
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
267
Owner complaints
19 involved a crash · 3 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles and 2011-2012 Nissan Versa hatchback vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2018. Owners may…
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020…
Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified
Showing 5 of 100 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
Bulletin
Date
Component
Summary
NTB09-131C
2026-04-13
Structure
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C
2026-04-13
Structure
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB13-107G
2024-05-20
Electrical System
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D
2024-05-20
Electrical System
CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
NTB10-066C
2024-05-20
Electrical System
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…
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.