Recall 13V326 affects 7,782 2014 Nissan Versa Note vehicles for weak rear seat latch bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 7,782 2014 Versa Note vehicles because rear seat latch bolts were made with reduced strength. Broken bolts can keep the rear seats from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to back seat occupants; the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear seat latch bolts in the 2014 Nissan Versa Note fasten the rear seat assembly to the body structure. Those bolts are small parts, but they do an important job: they help keep the seat locked in its designed position when people sit in it and when the vehicle moves.
On affected Versa Note vehicles, the rear seat latch bolts were manufactured incorrectly. That manufacturing problem reduced the strength of the bolts, so the latch connection does not have the strength Nissan specified. A weaker latch bolt changes how the rear seat assembly is held in place, because the seat depends on that hardware to stay secured as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the latch hardware, so an owner would not be expected to hear a sound, see a warning light, or feel a change during normal driving.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Nissan Versa Note | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 7,782 |
Not every 2014 Nissan Versa Note hatchback is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific hatchback is included.
What's the safety risk?
A broken rear seat latch bolt can keep the rear seats from performing as designed in a crash, which increases injury risk for back seat occupants. Limit rear-seat use until the VIN is checked and the dealer repair is completed. 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.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to ask whether the rear seat latch bolt replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 13V326 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Nissan mailed one.
- Schedule the rear seat latch bolt replacement that addresses the weakened bolts so the rear seats can perform as designed in a crash.
- Limit rear-seat use until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Nissan's filing describes the dealer repair as replacing the rear seat latch bolts. At the dealer, a Nissan technician removes the affected bolts and installs replacement latch bolts so the rear seat latch can hold as designed. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. If your VIN is included, ask the Nissan service desk to confirm the repair status before you bring the Versa Note in.
Timeline
| July 24, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 19, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V326?
Recall 13V326 covers 7,782 2014 Nissan Versa Note vehicles with rear seat latch bolts that were manufactured incorrectly and have reduced strength. If the bolts break in a crash, the rear seats can fail to perform as designed. Nissan dealers replace the latch 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 13V326. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer and ask for the rear seat latch bolt replacement. Reference recall number 13V326 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 replace the rear seat latch bolts free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V326?
The safety risk is reduced rear seat protection in a crash. Nissan reported that incorrectly manufactured rear seat latch bolts have reduced strength. If those bolts break, the rear seats can fail to perform as designed, which raises injury risk for back seat occupants.
What if I bought my 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 2014 Versa Note is included, then call a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall number 13V326.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V326000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V326 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V326000 |
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 →