Nissan 2020 Versa Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk When Tank Over Half Full
Nissan is recalling 2020 Versa vehicles with a potential fuel leak risk if tank filled over half full, which could cause fire. Owners will get free fuel tank replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If a small hole is present, a fuel leak may occur if the operator fills the tank over half full, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2020 Versa vehicles because a manufacturing issue might cause a small hole in the fuel tank. If you fill the tank over half full, this could lead to a fire risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79933-nissan-2020-versa-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-when-tank.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79933-nissan-2020-versa-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-when-tank · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V112000
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“Nissan 2020 Versa Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk When Tank Over Half Full.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79933-nissan-2020-versa-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-when-tank. Based on NHTSA recall #20V112000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V112000).
Why it’s dangerous
A manufacturing defect may cause a small hole in the fuel tank seam. If the tank is filled over half full, fuel could leak and ignite, creating a fire hazard.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Nissan Versa vehicles are affected. Drivers who fill their tanks over half full are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Nissan Versa was sold between April 6, 2020 and now. The recall covers vehicles with a potential fuel tank defect.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-867-7669 to get your free fuel tank replacement.
Get Fuel Tank Replacement
Nissan will replace the fuel tank at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 40 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel tank wall thickness may be insufficient, potentially causing a small hole in the tank seam area.
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V112000 — Nissan 2020 Versa Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk When Tank Over Half Full Hello, I own a Nissan 2020 Versa Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk When Tank Over Half Full that is covered by recall 20V112000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V112000 (February 26, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.