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2015 Nissan Murano airbags problems

37 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 12,000. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
37
of this car's complaints
18%
typical mileage
12,000
crashes
4
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Nissan Murano airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 Nissan Murano airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 10

Related recalls

Air bags: sensor: occupant classificationReported April 26, 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669, Infiniti customer service at 1‑888‑833‑3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020.

Recall number 16V244000 · Recall details

What 2015 Nissan Murano owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Airbags, Body · NY

Whenever it rains my car is flooded and now my vehicle’s electric is damaged and this is concerning to me due to fire hazard issues that can occur

Filed Jul 3, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · OH

My vehicle stop on the highway. Jut cut off out of nowhere. And has been cutting off and losing power. I replaced the battery which I thought was the problem. Then I thought it was the alternator so I took it to nissan to have a diagnostic and they said it was not and that no codes came up that a positive battery cable had to be replaced. I was charged 342 for a diagnostic and to change a cable. They told me to pick up my vehicle and got home it was still cutting off. I took it to O'Reilly they said it was the alternator. Nissan just took my money. Also they printed out a list of other problems that were not addressed or need be repair on this vehicle that i purchased at 118,000 miles. I dont even drive this vehicle to have all these part to have yo be replaced. The powers steering is leaking and the air bag and seat belt light appears to stay on.

Filed May 1, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · FL · crash · 1 injury

This car has had electrical issues from 2016 it's all in the carfax and it's caused me 2 accidents in less than 6 months and 1st was the car wouldn't stop like it's supposed to and it seemed like the assisted braking sometimes would kick in and out...then 2nd one air bag deployed with airbag turned off

Filed Jan 6, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

The sunroof firmware programing failed and did not properly close the sunroof. There was no visible gap or signs of failed sealing. Recently, Southern California was hit with two storms. Unfortunately, the vehicle became flooded due to leaking in the sunroof because it did not close properly. The safety of my passenger and myself were put at risk as the dashboard filled with water, hence compromising airbag safety and electronic components. No error or check lights were illuminated. The vehicle has been inspected by both the dealership and my auto insurance representative. There were zero warning lamps, messages, nor symptoms. Had the sunroof firmware been properly coded, this never would have happened.

Filed May 8, 2020 · Airbags · 39,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan murano. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact was concerned for his safety that in the event of a crash, the air bags may fail to deploy as designed. The vehicle was taken to sutherlin nissan service (8125 e colonial dr, orlando, fl 32807) and was repaired however, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer multiple times for the same failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2020 · Airbags, Engine · NY

These codes show up when maintenance on my car c 1130 ABS p1801 engine code booao airbag. P 17fl CVT. Transmission code .

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Airbags · 48,000 miles · CO

Ocs is showing passenger seat empty even when occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash. This problem was listed in the federal safety agency campaign number 16v‑244 dated april 29, 2016.

Filed Feb 22, 2018 · Airbags · 20,000 miles · NY · crash · 4 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 nissan murano. While driving approximately 60 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head, shoulder, lower back, and neck injuries that required medical attention. In addition, the front and two rear passengers sustained head, shoulder, neck, arm, back, and leg injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed May 11, 2017 · Airbags · 15,000 miles · CA

Passenger side airbag stops detecting adult passenger, was recalled by nissan in 2016 and system was reprogramed, it's now may 2017 and the problem has started again. Will need to contact nissan for repairs. Also when driving there is an extreme glare from the back side of the hood which blinds and disorients when driving towards the sun, nearly wreaked car because I could not see for a few seconds. This happens all year when sun shines.

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Airbags, Seats · 8,600 miles · PA

Hello I own a 2015 murano platinum had recall for passenger air bag classification system not recognizing occupant. Had service done now air bag off is indicated all the time . I complained that this is not a real fix was told that's how all cars are now that is a lie. The problem is its not fixed while driving with my wife in passenger seat with her seat belt on dash light said airbag off I have a picture of this which shows this situation nissan needs to repair this and restore it to its original design specs. Thank you for your time you can contact me at [xxx] [xxx] contact information: *dl information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Questions about the 2015 Nissan Murano airbags

Does the 2015 Nissan Murano have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the airbags of the 2015 Nissan Murano, 18% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2015 Nissan Murano airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 12,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Nissan Murano airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 16V244000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Nissan Murano have bad airbags?

The Nissan Murano model years with the most airbags complaints are 2009 (91 complaints), 2005 (52 complaints) and 2015 (37 complaints).

Other 2015 Nissan Murano problems

Transmission 53Brakes 28Electrical 23Acceleration 20Engine 20Visibility 12Fuel system 11Driver assistance 9Body 8Steering 6Seats 4Seat belts 3Suspension 2Lights 1Tires 1Wheels 1

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