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2010 Nissan Versa: airbags did not deploy in a crash

7 of the 269 complaints about the 2010 Nissan Versa describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints
7
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
5
Is there a fix? There are 5 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

What owners say

Filed Sep 7, 2026 · Acceleration, Airbags · WA · crash

I bought my car while living in Florida from a lady that didn't drive it for a while and after I bought it I drove it i drove to Washington two and a half times. before this though it had an airbag safety issue where the airbags didn't deploy and also my gas gauge does not work correctly as well as the suspension, which the coils are not up to codes and regulation also my odometer does not work well period when I got in my car accident my airbags had not deployed which is the safety risk and I looked up online due to the multiple risk zones that I crossed over I know that it is a good chance that I qualify for recalls that maybe it wasn't listed prior to putting up on here because I was unaware of a recall list.

Filed Sep 20, 2019 · Airbags · NJ

2010 nissan versa. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the while the airbag was being repaired a spring broke. The consumer was informed the recall repair was completed, but the air bag would not deploy until the spring was replaced.

Filed Mar 29, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA · crash · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan versa. While driving 20 MPH, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor coming from the steering wheel area of the control panel. The contact also heard an abnormal popping sound. Shortly after, the contact lost control of the vehicle as it spun out of control and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that a new front bumper needed to be installed and dents on the rear passenger doors needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v449000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 23, 2018 · Airbags, Steering · 71,153 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

The steering wheel suddenly started turning all the way to the left on its own while I was driving straight about 50mph on the highway. The steering wheel locked in this position and was impossible to turn back to a neutral position. The car veered all the way to the right, causing me to spin several times before hitting the concrete barrier. The airbags did not deploy after hitting the concrete barrier. We always took my car for all necessary recalls, the last of which was on 6/12/2018 for airbags. The car was unable to change gears and was impounded by insurance. ## VIN passed ## nissan versa 2010 hatchback ## *tt *dt *dt updated 10/11/18 consumer stated the vehicle was deemed unrepairable and we were paid out by insurance. I believe it was at an auction last I heard. Updated 10/18/18

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Airbags · NY · crash · 1 injury

2010 nissan versa. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle crash. Consumer states that vehicle is unsafe and should not be on the road. *ld the consumer statee the vehile involved in a crash in which the airbags did not deploy.

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 70,000 miles · MA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan versa. While driving 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle drifted forward and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · LA · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 nissan versa. While traveling approximately 45 MPH, a deer crossed the contact's path and impacted the front driver side of the vehicle, causing a crash. The front driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to both arms and the face. The passenger sustained injuries to the left hand and neck. The front passenger sustained injuries to the neck and back. All required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. *tt

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported January 9, 2020 · 307,962 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888‑737‑9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888‑810‑3715.

Recall number 20V008000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported June 15, 2018 · 104,762 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles and 2011-2012 Nissan Versa hatchback vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Nissan is also recalling 2010-2011 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles and 2010-2012 Nissan Versa hatchback vehicles ever registered in the states of ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669.

Recall number 18V401000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported January 10, 2018 · 52,614 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Versa Hatchback, and 2009-2011 Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Versa Hatchback, and Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Nissan is also recalling certain 2009 Versa Hatchback and Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 18V044000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported July 17, 2017 · 515,394 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver frontal air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject inflator with a new one manufactured by a different supplier, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 17V449000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported May 24, 2016 · 413,852 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 16V349000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2010 Nissan Versa no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2010 Nissan Versa?

7 of 269 owner complaints about the 2010 Nissan Versa (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2012.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Nissan Versa?

There are 5 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2010 Nissan Versa

Coil spring 36Airbag light 17Door locks 8Check engine light 6Stalling 5

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