Recall 13V324 affects 7,707 2014 Nissan Versa Note vehicles with missing or loose lower body sill bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 7,707 2014 Versa Note vehicles under recall 13V324 because lower body sill bolts were missing or incorrectly torqued on some vehicles. The concern is vehicle integrity in a rear impact, with increased injury risk; the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The lower body sill on the 2014 Nissan Versa Note is the structural section along the lower edge of the body, near the door openings. Its bolts fasten that sill area to the rest of the body structure. When those bolts are present and tightened to the correct torque, the joint stays clamped the way Nissan designed it.
On affected Versa Note vehicles, the lower body sill bolts were either missing or tightened outside the specified range. A missing bolt leaves that fastening point unsecured. Incorrect torque leaves the joint without the intended clamping force, so the body sill area is not secured as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver should not expect a dashboard light, sound, or handling change to confirm this bolt problem.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Nissan Versa Note | body structure |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 7,707 |
Not every 2014 Nissan Versa Note is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific hatchback is included.
What's the safety risk?
Missing lower body sill bolts can reduce the vehicle's body integrity in a rear impact and increase the risk of injury. No warning sign is described, so confirm your VIN and schedule the dealer repair if this recall applies. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Nissan Versa Note is included in this recall.
- Wait for Nissan's owner notice before scheduling the free dealer repair.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer after your VIN is confirmed to ask about the lower body sill bolt inspection and tightening that protects body integrity in a rear impact.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V324 when you call.
- Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 with questions about the recall or dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician checks the lower body sill bolts on the 2014 Versa Note, then installs missing bolts and tightens any incorrectly torqued bolts to specification. Nissan listed August 19, 2013, as the expected recall start date, but the current remedy status is not stated here. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 13V324.
Timeline
| July 24, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 19, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V324?
Recall 13V324 covers 7,707 2014 Nissan Versa Note vehicles with lower body sill bolts that are missing or tightened incorrectly. In a rear impact, missing bolts can reduce body integrity and increase injury risk. Nissan dealers will install or tighten the bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Nissan Versa Note is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Versa Note is included in recall 13V324. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer and ask for the lower body sill bolt inspection and repair. Reference recall number 13V324 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Nissan's remedy says dealers will install and tighten the lower body sill bolts as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced body integrity in a rear impact. Nissan reported that missing lower body bolts can affect how the vehicle structure performs in that crash scenario, increasing the risk of injury. The dealer repair addresses the missing or incorrectly tightened bolts.
What if I bought this Nissan Versa Note used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Versa Note is included, then call a franchised Nissan dealer with recall number 13V324.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V324000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V324 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V324000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →