The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact vehicle; however, the air bags failed to deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was injured but did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
2012 Nissan Versa: airbags did not deploy in a crash
13 of the 486 complaints about the 2012 Nissan Versa describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 22,500
- recalls
- 6
Is there a fix? There are 6 recalls and 10 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
4 recalls ony vehicle. I was rear-ended on the freeway when I was at a full stop because of traffic and a driver behind impacted me at her full freeway speed because she didn't notice the traffic had come to a full stop. I was whiplashed several times, hit my forehead on the steering wheel very hard a couple of times but the airbags did not deploy. There is a lawyer on the accident case but no one at nissan believed me when the airbags failed to delpoy- I was told the accident may not have been a strong enough impact but again the driver rear ended me at freeway speed (65mph min.) and I and the rest of traffic come to a complete for about 2 minutes. The only other thing I noticed and I notified nissan about was the passenger seat was not registering that a passenger was in the seat; the display showed that the passenger was not wearing a seat belt but that was not the case.
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 nissan versa. While the contact was accelerating from a stop, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of his vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained arm, shoulder, and back injuries that required medical attention. The passenger also sustained neck, right shoulder, back, and arm injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v449000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 nissan versa. While at a stop light preparing to make a left turn, a vehicle on the opposite side of the road crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle then drove over the median and crashed into the contact's vehicle. The contact then crashed into the side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck and lower back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a police towing lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,800. ...updated 06/13/17 *bf updated 08/03/17*lj *js
Mother in law was involved in a head on collision and air bags failed to inflate police report filed brownsville police department 16023840.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owned a 2012 nissan versa. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle failed to stop for a red light and crashed into the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the back and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v055000 (air bags). The failure mileage was not available. Updated 02/05/16*lj; updated 05/03/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, a second vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into the rear bumper. As a result, the contact's vehicle was pushed into the rear of a third vehicle causing significant damage to the front end of the contact's vehicle. The contact indicated that during the incident the air bags did not deploy and the seat belts malfunctioned. The driver suffered a contusion to the forehead after making contact with the steering wheel., but medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 3,961.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, a deer ran into the road and the contact abruptly turned the steering wheel to avoid crashing into an animal. As a result, the contact crashed into a telephone pole instead and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a concussion, floaters in the left eye, whiplash, and minor cuts and bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v055000 (air bags) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
4/5/14 car was purchased from a toyota dealership with approximately 9,400 miles. 6/2/14 pressed on brake when approaching red light. Car did not stop. Slammed into another vehicle. Caused heavy damage, and the driver was hospitalized with injury. Airbags did not deploy. Car sustained more than $4,000 damage and was repaired by dealership. 6/27/14 damage repair completed and released to customer. 6/29/14 backed out of parking spot in a parking lot applying the brake. Car did not stop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. The contact was traveling approximately 20 MPH and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy however, there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled causing the power steering and brakes to deactivate. The vehicle crashed into a pole. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck and chest injuries. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer prior to the crash to diagnose the stalling but the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan versa. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact attempted to avoid crashing into another vehicle when he jumped the curb to and crashed into a nearby caution sign. The vehicle continued to travel and eventually crashed into a residential home. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a savage facility. The contact sustained severe injuries to the neck and head. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed of the incident. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 9,201. ... Updated 12/14/14 *bf updated 12/18/2012
Service bulletins that may apply
- DTC B00A0-00 stored
- DTC B00A0-00 stored
- DTC B00A0-00 stored
- Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q4 Nissan is continuing to ask its dealers to urgently help...
- Takata inflator field quality parts collection initiative 2012, 2014, and 2015 versa sedan
- Dealer Engagement for Takata Awareness Nissan is committed to the safety and security of its customers and...
- Air bag warning light flashing indicating system diagnostic mode if you confirm
- Driver & Passenger Inflator Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative Update
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- 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 module
- 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 module
- 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: side/window
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa vehicles. Degradation of the side impact sensor connector pins may cause the curtain and seat-mounted air bags to deploy unexpectedly if the door is slammed.
- Risk
- If the curtain and seat-mounted air bags inadvertently deploy, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new jumper harness, and replace the side impact satellite sensors, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 17V144000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks 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, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2009 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in 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, or "Zone B". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles originally sold, or ever 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 used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, 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 front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 17V028000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 altima and versa vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with side curtain air bags that contain an incorrect propellant mixture for the initiator component used, resulting in insufficient output of compressed gas.
- Risk
- The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bag modules, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 12, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 615‑725‑1000.
Recall number 12V055000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Nissan Versa no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2012 Nissan Versa?
13 of 486 owner complaints about the 2012 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 2012 Nissan Versa?
There are 6 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Nissan Versa
CVT failure 47Transmission failure 43Jerking 36Stalling 33Check engine light 31Airbag light 22Hesitation 21Coil spring 13Slipping 13Loss of power 9Won't shift 8Door locks 7Fuel pump 7Adaptive cruise 6Brake failure 6
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