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2022 Nissan Versa

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Versa.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2022 Nissan Versa pairs an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios to a powerplant requiring 4.3 quarts of 0W-20 API SN oil, delivering EPA estimates of 32 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, and 35 mpg combined. With just 19 owner complaints logged—none triggering a recall—and the top concern centered on the power train, this model year reflects a dramatic improvement over the nameplate’s 2009 peak of 502 complaints, positioning it among the most dependable Versa iterations in the 2007–2025 history.

Model year202520242023202220212017201620132011

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 API SNOEM · verified
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 a BCI 47 - Enhanced Flooded Battery · EN Rating: 510 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 Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 47 - Enhanced Flooded Battery · EN Rating: 510 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size195/65R15 91HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165465RB1A
Spark plug224015RL1B
Front wiper blades288905EF0A discontinued · alt 288905EE0B
Serpentine belt117205RB0B
Thermostat212005RF3A alt 21200ED00A
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.

9.5–11.3 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.

This engine holds 4.3 qt of 0W-20 API SN engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine OilAPI · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.3 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsSteps may vary depending on vehicle model.
Engine Flywheel Bolts80 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity.88 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type100YF
Oil Capacity4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47 - Enhanced Flooded Battery
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceEN Rating: 510 cca

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) · Suspension System (inspect)
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 2022 Nissan Versa sits at one of the most favorable points in the federal record: it recorded just 19 complaints—the lowest of any year in the entire dataset—alongside zero recalls, zero crash complaints, and zero fire complaints. This follows a general downward trend in complaints that began in 2013 (204 complaints) and accelerated through the late 2010s, with 2019 hitting a modern low of 24 complaints before a slight uptick in 2020–2021. Compared to 2021 (31 complaints, 3 recalls) and 2023 (37 complaints, 1 recall), 2022 is the cleanest model year federally. The top complaint areas were Power Train (4) and Engine (2), but these were few in absolute terms and no investigation was opened specifically for the model year. The TSB count of 59 also reflects a vehicle still early in its service life, suggesting limited systemic service bulletins have been issued. Concrete takeaway: based solely on this federal data, the 2022 model year is the strongest candidate in this generation for a used purchase, offering near-historic lows in consumer complaints and no outstanding recalls.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
59
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
19
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 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train4
Engine2
Unknown Or Other2
Power Train,Electrical System1
Service Brakes,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Visibility/Wiper1
Forward Collision Avoidance1

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 59 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…
NTB23-048A2026-04-08Electrical SystemDTC P17F4 STORED IN THE TCM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports transmission vibration…
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…

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 2022 Versa take?

4.3 qt of API SN 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Versa have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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.