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2015 Nissan Versa_Note

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2015 Nissan Versa Note is a passenger car specified with a 3.375-quart 5W-30 API oil fill and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios, the mechanical package behind its 31/39/34 EPA mpg ratings. Within the 20142019 complaint window, this model year logged 253 owner complaints—below the 337 reported for the 2014 launch year but far above the single complaint recorded for 2019—while carrying 2 recalls and logging power train as its top complaint area. That complaint volume places the 2015 model in a higher-complaint early phase of the nameplate’s tracked reliability history, distinguishing it sharply from the lower-complaint trend seen toward the end of the run.

Model year201920182017201620152014

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 T4 · 470 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 Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 T4 · 470 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185/65R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165461HK0A
Spark plug224011HC1B
Battery24410ZW40C
Front wiper blades288903WC0A discontinued · alt 288903WC1A
Serpentine belt117201KT0A
Thermostat21200ED00A alt 21049ED00A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length163.4 in
Overall width66.9 in
Overall height60.6 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Curb weight2416 lb
Track (front / rear)58.3 / 57.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

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 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 Coolant Capacity7.6

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
Standard BCI Group NumberT4
Standard BCI Cranking Performance470 cca

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
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.

The 2015 Nissan Versa Note sits early in its generation arc, and the federal record is not flattering for this specific model year: with 253 complaints, 2 recalls, and 2 open investigations, it is the second-most flagged year of the run, trailing only the launch-year 2014 (337 complaints) and standing well above 2016 (106) and the dramatically quieter 2017–2019 stretch. Notably, 2015 also carries the highest TSB count of the generation at 175, suggesting Nissan was actively issuing technical guidance to address issues that hadn't yet been fully resolved. The complaint profile is led by Power Train (42), Air Bags (26), and Steering (16), and 26 crash-related complaints alongside 4 fire complaints in a single model year is a meaningful red flag, particularly when later years show almost no fire or crash filings. Taken together, the data indicates the 2015 model year represents the high-water mark of this generation's issues rather than a refined, late-cycle iteration. For a used-buy consideration, the concrete takeaway is that a 2015 Versa Note is materially riskier than a 2016 or 2017 example of the same generation, and buyers should prioritize verifying the open recall work, the steering and air bag service history, and a pre-purchase inspection focused on transmission behavior before committing.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
175
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
253
Owner complaints
26 involved a crash · 4 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 253 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train42
Air Bags26
Unknown Or Other21
Steering16
Structure12
Engine12
Service Brakes9
Electrical System6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V453000Latches/Locks/LinkagesReported 21/07/2015

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured June 9, 2015, to June 10, 2015, and 2015 Nissan Sentra and Versa Note vehicles manufactured June 5, 2015, to… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date, lot number, and cavity code on the left front and rear door latches, and replace them, as necessary, free of charge…

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 175 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_Note 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_Note have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Versa_Note get?

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