2016 Nissan Altima seats problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2016 Nissan Altima — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am experiencing an issue with the airbag light on my 2017 Nissan Altima S model, which is showing code B0020. This airbag code indicates a problem with the passenger side airbag system, typically caused by damaged wiring, a malfunctioning seat sensor, or a loose connector beneath the driver's…”
filed Sep 25, 2025
“I have a 2016 Nissan Altima S. The airbag light is on without accident. I went four times to the Nissan dealer to fix the problem. They just told me it was a past code (B0020-13), cleared it the first three times, and told me the problem was on the driver-side airbag. But after a few months, the…”
filed Aug 24, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 Altima | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 Altima | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Altima | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Altima | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 Altima | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 Altima | 14 | 1% |
| 2013 Altima | 37 | 2% |
| 2012 Altima | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 Altima | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.