2011 Nissan Altima airbags problems

Filed Oct 16, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · 161,059 miles · TN

The contact's granddaughter owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while a granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction, followed by an abnormal sound while turning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where diagnosis revealed rack and pinion, power steering pressure sensor, and steering gearbox failures, requiring replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated, the horn failed to function as intended, and power steering fluid was leaking. The vehicle was taken to an alternate independent mechanic, where diagnosis confirmed a broken air bag clock spring damaged during the initial repair. The vehicle was returned to the initial independent mechanic, who stated the replacement rack and pinion was defective. The rack and pinion and horn were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was approximately 161,059.

Filed Jan 18, 2024 · Airbags · WI

Airbag sensor flashing. Seems to be a very common issue and no recall. Found tons of articles and YouTube videos.

Filed Aug 13, 2022 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle hydroplaned from heavy rain and wet road into a ditch alongside of the main highway & the airbags did NOT deploy. This IS a safety malfunction in the airbag system on a 2011 Nissan Altima.

Filed Jan 5, 2022 · Airbags · NY

The dashboard airbag icon has flashed continuously while the car was being driven on two different days, first with the driver as the occupant and again with the driver and a passenger. Both times, a mechanic's diagnostic device found that the passenger airbag sensor malfunctioned. Both times, he did a reset. Nissan recalled 2012 Altimas for airbag problems in vehicles manufactured in June 2011.The car with VIN [XXX] that I write about is a 2011 used Altima that had to be manufactured near that date and was bought on 10/14/12. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Jul 14, 2021 · Airbags · 31,000 miles · FL

The contact's father owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her father was starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 73,000 miles · NC

Takata recalls. I am experiencing problems with my seals around my windows. When it rains my car gets water in the doors.stationary

Filed Nov 24, 2017 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. The contact received a tk holdings recall letter. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator had been illuminating since june. The vehicle was to taken to an unknown dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2017 · Airbags · 106,614 miles · FL

Airbag sensor in passengers side is stating that airbags are off even when there is a passenger riding in front. Vehicle was stationary when first noticed. Never changed when in motion or restarting vehicle.

Filed May 9, 2017 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 170,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator was flashing and the traction indicator illuminated. Also, while driving, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2016 · Airbags, Seats · 80,000 miles · TX

The passenger side airbag warning light is flashing and showing as turned off even when the seat is occupied. I searched for recalls dealing with this safety issued and find recalls for this issue on the 2007 to 2008 altima (recall 08v521000) and a new recall is just read about on the 2013 to 2016 altima,but none on my year. I opened a case (#23576396) and took it to my nissan dealer as instructed by the person I spoke with at the corporate number to have the issue analized. The service manager at the dealer told me the sensor in the passenger seat is defective and the fix is to replace the seat at a cost of $550.00 plus labor. I told him I would talk to the corporate contact and was charged $121.50 for diagnosis when I pick my car up. I spoke to allise at corp. And explained what the service manager had told me and was told that nissan's position is this is my responsibility to pay for. I told her I will file a complaint with the federal safety agency as this is a safety issue which renders the front passenger side as unusable in this condition. This condition started approximately 3 months ago.