My vehicle is only 8 years old and recently the airbag light began to flash on the dashboard , which is the sign of a problem with the vehicle. I took my vehicle to the dealership (elk grove nissan, california) and paid to figure out the problem. After performing the diagnostics, I was told that the airbag system was faulty and that it would cost me $1500 to repair. My question to them was: " why should I pay for the repair if the airbag is faulty?" I also said that if the airbag is faulty, it should be recalled. They informed me that there was nothing they could do because there was no recall on my vehicle. I have since checked the service and maintenance guide for my vehicle and there is nowhere in the booklet that states that the airbag is a maintenance item for the owner. The airbag is a safety item and should be recalled and repaired by the manufacturer jf it is faulty as is with my vehicle. What is frightening is that the red light is still flashing on the dashboard and I have no idea what might happen if I continue to drive this vehicle. The airbag is faulty and should be recalled and repaired asap before something very serious happens. Since august 2020, I have traded phone calls, emails and letters with nissan to no avail. I am therefore appealing to you to kindly intervene to resolve this problem. Please find attached, copies of communication with nissan for your information and review.
2012 Nissan Altima airbags complaints
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The air bag warning light for the front passenger side started going off any time the car is on - indicating there is no airbag functioning even when someone is sitting in the seat. Took the car to nissan dealership, and they say the whole seat cushion needs to be replaced because the sensor is not working. Cost about $1000.
The air bag switch under the seat is defective.
Srs supplemental airbag light began flashing when starting the car up. For while I put up with this, but I was concerned. I looked online and found numerous other people reporting similar problems. I eventually found a procedure to reset the warning and for a time this worked. I took my car to the local niissan dealer was told the front passenger seat occupancy sensor was faulty and that to fix it, the entire lower seat cushion would need to be replaced for approximately $2000 which I thought was outrageous. They also told me my entire airbag system would be inoperative until this sensor was fixed, which doesn't make sense to me. Why would faulty passenger seat sensor disable all airbags. I think nissan should recall cars with these kinds problems and not stick customers with replacing $2000 seat cushions.
After 43k miles air bag light illuminates when my wife is seated and car is being driven. Dealer says weight requirement for passenger is 120 lbs. What is federal requirement?
A red flashing light that looks like a person sitting with a airbag in the face won't go off and a yellow light that has a x over the 2nd seat. I'm scared that the passenger airbag won't work if an accident occurs
Cambie las breaks nuevas y el ruido sigue, la luz de las bolsas de aire est prendida siempre
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While the contact's daughter was seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag indicator did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to nissan of tampa (813‑933‑6641, located at 11001 n florida ave, tampa, fl 33612) where a diagnostic test was recommended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Airbag on passenger side indicates that it is off and warning light flashes on dashboard. Have reset it several times but reset only lasts about 30 mins. 31200 miles on vehicle. Was told it may be seat sensor and nearly $850 to replace.
Flashing seat belt sign relating to the passenger side airbag keeps blinking and no one sits in the seat. Will the airbag actually work if in a accident? Why is there not a recall on this air bag sensor?
My air bag light isflashing, went to the dealership. They said nissan should have pay for the repair because the air bag should not give any problem unless the car involve in an accident. I decide to file a complaint, maybe there's other people who have the same problem with the 2012 nissan altima
The MPH would register as 60 but I know it was only doing 20. Going around curves it was acting like it want to go but dont go far. It will start but MPH wont move, and wont move forward but will backup.
Flashing seatbelt sign relating to passenger side. Also when it rains both front and back doors are fill with water. When driving water can be heard swooshing. Afterward to relieve the noise, I have to pick up the rubber at the base of the doors and water will ran out.
Takata recall - the light on my air bags pops up randomly when I drive it. There could be nothing in the passenger seat and it will still light up. I have asked the service men at the nissan service in woodbridge, va to check this problem when I have taken it in for servicing but they said it was nothing. They will not fix it. I am a woman and I don't know these things until a "recall" is sent out. What should I do?
I hit a deer head on@ 40 MPH, the airbag did not deploy
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 nissan altima. While the driver was pulling into a parking space at an unknown speed, the vehicle accelerated and crashed through two iron gates. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was totaled and towed away by the insurance company. The dealer was contacted (koeppel nissan, 74-15 northern blvd, jackson heights, ny, 877‑505‑6334) and stated that nothing could be done since the vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the tasta nissan where it was informed that the base of the seat needed to be replaced due to a failure of the passenger air bag sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 27162570 and informed the contact that at the time the manufacturer used a different air bag than the air bags on recall. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Just purchased this vehicle used and noticed on the test drive the passenger seat airbag light was lit up indicating it was off, even though someone was in the seat. Brought it to their attention, 5 minutes later they brought it back claiming it needed reset due to a sensor having something to do with a carseat. The light wasn't on with a passenger so I assumed it was fine. Now the light briefly illuminates at start up, but stays off regardless of whether or not someone is in the seat. I have seen about 20 other complaints on this issue and it is very unsafe, I now have zero faith that the airbag will even deploy. Needs to be recalled!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that the seat cushion sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
The airbag didn't deploy when my vehicle hit another vehicle on front passenger side on speed approximately 45mph.
The airbag light on the dash came on and the airbag light doesn't go on or off regardless of if someone is in the passenger seat. In june 2016, the dealership recalibrated the system and the issue went away. Three months later, the light is back on and the dealer said the code says its a passenger sear sensor issue that requires the seat to be replaced for $850. Nissan refused to cover this issue.
While traveling at any rate of speed on freeway or city street the light for the passenger side airbag goes off and on whether someone is sitting in the seat or not.
The passenger air bag censor blinks on my dash on/off for passenger whether or not someone is in the seat or not. Last time my husband sat in the passenger seat and the censor showed passenger air bag off. Not at all safe this needs to be recalled asap before someone dies from this!!
The recall which recently came out for the airbag sensor in the front passenger seat needs to include 2012 altimas (not just 2013-2016). I have had this issue several times in the last year. There have been instances where I am in the front passenger seat and the airbag sensor says the airbag is off. This happens whether the car is stationary or moving.
I believe the recall which came out yesterday for the airbag sensor in the front passenger seat should include 2012 altimas (not just 2013-2016). I have had this issue several times in the last 6 months or so where I may or may not have a passenger or items on my front passenger seat and my airbag indicator light in the middle of the dash board will come on at random, even when there is a full-size adult in the seat. This happens whether the car is stationary or moving.
During start up, and while driving, the air bag indicator on the dash has been blinking non stop and the passenger air bag signal shows that it is not working wit ha passenger in the vehicle. The federal safety agency campaign 11v408000 clearly describes these exact symptoms for this year make and model car. When I contacted nissan of america, they said that this car does not fall under this recall, even though all of the factors are the same, they told me it was a "coincidence" that I just happened to have all the same symptoms. I absolutely will not accept that.
I was driving in the rain on 2-21-16 approaching a traffic light. The car accelerated when brake was applied, resulting in a 25 MPH collision. Airbags did not deploy. I was bruised but did not require medical attention. I was cited for running the light. I am now afraid to drive the car.
I noticed my passenger airbag "off" indicator was illuminated and my dashboard warning light was blinking. No one was in the passenger seat at the time. I took my car in for service at the dealership and they found an error code b1018 ocs. This problem did not have an active recall. The dealership replaced the passenger side seat cushion assembly and tested the airbag system. I contacted nissan customer care and received a case number. The agent called the dealership to get additional information about the error. The dealership felt that nissan may cover the costs of the defect. The customer care specialist said there was nothing they could do since my car was out of warranty and was not part of a recall.
I was involved in a 4 car pile up on the highway. My airbag did not go off on impact and was about 30-40 sec. Delayed. Airbag deployed when I was unbuckling my seatbelt and getting out of the car. Most of my injuries were caused by the airbag. Car was totaled I'm making this report in case someone purchases car at auction and only replaces driver airbag hopefully they will check curtain airbags for defects as well so someone else doesn't get hurt.
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 nissan altima. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle veered off the road, crashed into three trees, and flipped over. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained head, neck, back, and knee injuries that required medical attention. A police was report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
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