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2019 Nissan Versa Sedan

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Versa Sedan.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2019 Nissan Versa Sedan returns as a passenger car powered by a compact engine that takes 3.7 quarts of 0W-20 oil and pairs exclusively with a continuously variable automatic transmission to deliver 31 city, 39 highway, and 34 combined mpg. Its reliability profile shows 24 total owner complaints with the power train emerging as the leading concern, complemented by a single recall on record. That complaint volume and focus area suggest this model year carries the typical CVT-related attention seen across the segment rather than an outlier pattern, positioning it as a known-quantity choice for buyers who prioritize documented service history over novelty.

Model year202020192018201520142012

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · 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 51R · 410 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 Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 51R · 410 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185/65R15 86HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165461HK0A
Spark plug224011HC1B
Battery24410ZW40C
Front wiper blades28890EL000 discontinued · alt 28890ZR81A
Serpentine belt117201KT0A
Thermostat21200ED00A alt 21049ED00B
Cabin air filter272779ME0A

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 weight2456 lb
Track (front / rear)58.3 / 58.3 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 3.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity3.7 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub183.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number51R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance410 cca
Standard BCI Group Number99R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance470 cca

Service checks

RPM51.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque20.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque62.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish.787
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0001
Maximum Rotor RunoutRotor attached to vehicle. .002
Maximum Drum Diameter8.040

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6014 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 14 ft. lbs., Step 4: 60°.20 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
126 ft. lbs., step 2: 6026 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs. Step 2: 60-65°. Step 3: Loosen all cylinder head bolts. Step 4: 30 ft. lbs. Step 5: 75-85°.30 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
125 ft. lbs., Step 2: 25 ft. lbs. Nuts and bolts should be tightened in a crisscross pattern in three steps. Begin with the inner bolt.25 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6024 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°.24 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) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (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 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
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 2019 Nissan Versa Sedan lead in one area — the power train, 5 of 24 reports (21%), 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. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 0 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
84
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
24
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 24 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train5
Unknown Or Other2
Power Train,Electrical System,Service Brakes2
Electrical System1
Engine,Electrical System1
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System,Structure,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 12/09/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 84 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 2019 Versa Sedan take?

3.7 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 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.