Vehicle was involved in a frontal impact crash, passenger side airbag popped out of the dashboard, but did not inflate, causing significant injury to the passenger of the vehicle. A police report was filed, but it is not available yet. It takes up to 10 business days from date of accident.
2014 Nissan Versa airbags problems
24 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 29,746. 15 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 29,746
- crashes
- 15
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Nissan Versa airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 Nissan Versa airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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What 2014 Nissan Versa owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My car have 117 k miles and tha tranzmition is bad all tha nissan car are like tha
The light in the dash goes on and off the airbag component is needed
My name is [xxx] my information is [xxx] phone number is [xxx] when I always put a full tank of gas in my car it will not read it right it tells me the same amount when put gas in I was driving home from a town called benton il and I was going around a around about and I made my first right and my brakes when out and I could not get my brakes to work or stop I called the cops when I was in a wreck I hit a light pole in town and the brakes went out for me for 5 seconds but everyone else said it was fine when I know it was not I could not even get my car insurance to look at my brakes to have if fix they payed for everything but the car brakes to get fixed I have to pay them to get it fix with my own money that is bull crap I got 2 check one for the towing for $225 and the check $4,130.00 to get my car fix the but not enough to have the brakes fixed or looked at I want the brakes looked at and fixed without me paying for it or I will sue u guys because of a malfunction in the car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I took my 2014 nissan versa to a nissan dealership because the air bag light came on but they want to charge me to see what's the problem. I have'nt had the vehicle that long so why should I have to pay to see what's the problem,
Shifting from low to overdrive loses power dramatically. Takata recall my versa is in motion on surface streets and highway travel! It feels as if my transmission is going to drop on the ground. Serios vibrations throughout the entire vehicle and extreme deceleration!
Takata recall
Passenger airbag sensor faulty... Reads as airbag off when adult is sitting in the front passenger seat
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 nissan versa. While driving 45 MPH, a motorcyclist crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The motorcyclist was fatally injured. While the contact was waiting for the ambulance and police to arrive, another vehicle attempted to avoid the crash and crashed into the rear passenger side of the contact's vehicle. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the lower tail bone, a sprain to the left ankle, and bruising to the right and left arms from the seat belt. Medical attention was received and the mri results were still pending. The vehicle was towed to a police towing zone and declared destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000...updated 05/23/17 *bf ..updated 09/18/17 *bf updated 09/25/2017*js
Takata recall I don't know that this is a takata issue, or if we even have a takata airbag system in our vehicle. However, for the last three months our airbag light has been going on. We have been turning it off by doing the synchronized key turn method, where it would work for a few days or weeks and then the light would come back on. We took it into a dealer, and they are replacing the "airbag module" because it is defective. We took it to elhart automotive in holland, mi and it is completely covered under the warranty. However, we wanted to submit this as an issue because the VIN doesn't get a hit on the takata recall, however there is obviously an airbag issue - whether it is isolated or a part of the takata thing, is above my paygrade to know or understand. We want to make sure if the 2014 nissan versa should be on the recall list, that it is appropriately addressed.
Questions about the 2014 Nissan Versa airbags
Does the 2014 Nissan Versa have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the airbags of the 2014 Nissan Versa, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2014 Nissan Versa airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 29,746 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Nissan Versa airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Nissan Versa have bad airbags?
The Nissan Versa model years with the most airbags complaints are 2009 (180 complaints), 2008 (171 complaints) and 2012 (167 complaints).
Other 2014 Nissan Versa problems
Transmission 82Engine 39Brakes 31Acceleration 26Electrical 17Body 12Fuel system 10Steering 10Suspension 6Driver assistance 4Seat belts 3Tires 3Visibility 2Wheels 2Lights 1Locks 1Seats 1
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