My air bag light kept flashing on my 2011 Nissan Frontier Pro 4x4, I had it looked at when I got my oil changed and was told that it is a malfunction where you click the seat belt into, the light is off now but once some one sets in the passenger side seat and puts the seat belt on the light will come back on, due to malfunction in the seat belt, and if I would get into a accident and some one is sitting in the passenger side the seat belt will not properly secure them
2011 Nissan Frontier: airbag warning light
10 of the 64 complaints about the 2011 Nissan Frontier describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 46,500
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
My airbag light began to flash a year ago I took it to nissan they told me it was a seat cushion sensor it would cost me $500.00 to have it fixed. I am writting this in complaint that this has not been in recall I have waited for this period in expectation of receiving a recall notice. Also a failure code for belt tensioner. To have these items repaired would cost a total of $2175.14. I don't agree I should be responsible for the front passenger seat airbag sensor. No one sits in the seat, nothing should go wrong with the sensor. It came on all of a sudden. When starting the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 35 MPH around a curve, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into a corner post on a farm. The contact stated that the impact moved the post a couple of inches into the farm. Only the side air bags deployed. The air bag indicator illuminated. The contact sustained some cuts, bruises, and soreness to his entire body. The contact was unconscious briefly and sustained a concussion. The contact was taken to the emergency room by the farm owner. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged and deemed totaled due to the side air bags. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact repurchased the vehicle from the insurance company. The contact called ada nissan at 580‑332‑2233 (located at 420 lonnie abbott blvd, ada, ok 74820) and was informed that they were not interested in the matter. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The VIN was unknown.
Passenger-side airbag indicator light "yellow dashboard light" that typically comes on when anyone sits in the passenger seat. (anytime at any location) also the red airbag warning light on dashboard. Dealer states it will cost $2400 to repair. Other models of nissan vehicles with the same problem are covered by a recall, not 2011 frontier p/u. The problem seems to be the occupant classification sensor.
The air bag light is flashing all the time.the passinger seat airbag light on dash reads airbag off.the dealer wants to replace the passinger seat airbag parts at a cost of $2300.nissan has recalled other cars for the same problem but not the frontier.
Airbag light started flashing and passenger seat air bag shows "off" when occupied.
Airbag light has been turning on for no reason whether the car is parked or running. Took it to service they reset it and went on again
The vehicle front airbag light constantly flashes for no reason. It blinks while stationary or in motion. It was reset by the nissan service tech, but started flashing again after 5 minutes on the highway.
The airbag light is lit and will not reset. I am not sure if the airbag is operating correctly or not. I have seen several similar complaints online. The vehicle has not been involved in a collision or any other damage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning light would illuminate whenever a passenger was occupying the seat at a weight of 100 pounds or less. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. Updated 07/08/11*lj updated 07/20/11
Service bulletins that may apply
- VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2005-2013 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, AND XTERRA; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN...
- Air bag warning light flashing indicating system diagnostic mode if you confirm
- Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE January 5, 2018 The announcement from...
- Voluntary service campaign 2004-2011 titan, and 2005-2011 frontier and xterra; air bag diagnosis sensor unit
- Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign Temporary suspension of this campaign on all...
- Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign Campaign Summary Nissan is committed to customer...
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004-2011 TITAN, AND 2005-2011 FRONTIER AND XTERRA; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR...
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
- Risk
- A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the drivers airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
Recall number 23V067000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 Nissan Frontier airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2011 Nissan Frontier?
10 of 64 owner complaints about the 2011 Nissan Frontier (16%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Nissan Frontier?
There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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