Nissan 2021 Versa Steering Recall: Power Steering Failure Risk
Nissan recalls 2021 Versa vehicles with potential power steering failure causing increased steering effort and crash risk. Owners must have steering column inspected and replaced if needed by September 8, 2023.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2021 Versa vehicles due to a power steering issue that can make steering difficult, especially at low speeds, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free steering column inspection and possible replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80610-nissan-2021-versa-steering-recall-power-steering-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80610-nissan-2021-versa-steering-recall-power-steering-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V496000
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“Nissan 2021 Versa Steering Recall: Power Steering Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80610-nissan-2021-versa-steering-recall-power-steering-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V496000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V496000).
Why it’s dangerous
An intermittent electrical connection in the power steering torque sensor can disable power steering assist. This makes steering effort significantly higher, especially at low speeds, which could lead to loss of control and crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Nissan Versa vehicles with specific steering column torque sensor issues are affected. Drivers who frequently steer at low speeds or in tight spaces face higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Nissan Versa has a steering column torque sensor with a specific lot code. Affected vehicles were previously inspected under recall number 22V-693 but did not receive a replacement.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-867-7669 to confirm your vehicle's eligibility and schedule a free inspection.
Get Steering Column Inspected
Dealers will inspect your steering column torque sensor and replace the assembly if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V496000 — Nissan 2021 Versa Steering Recall: Power Steering Failure Risk Hello, I own a Nissan 2021 Versa Steering Recall: Power Steering Failure Risk that is covered by recall 23V496000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall. 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 #23V496000 (July 18, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.