2012 Nissan Versa air bags problems
167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 Nissan Versa — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the horn failed to function while needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact to reach out to the local dealer because the failure might be due to a…”
filed Jan 27, 2025
“Horn issues horn isn't working Car shuts off constantly Multiple misfire codes reading permanent Codes won't clear on code reader Air bag light keeps blinking”
filed Mar 22, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Nissan is also recalling 2010-2011 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles and 2010-2012 Nissan Versa…Campaign 18V401000 · Jun 15, 2018
- Air BagsCampaign 18V044000 · Jan 10, 2018
- Affected vehicles have a driver frontal air bag inflator that may rupture due to…Campaign 17V449000 · Jul 17, 2017
- Degradation of the side impact sensor connector pins may cause the curtain and…Campaign 17V144000 · Mar 6, 2017
- Virgin Islands, or "Zone A"Campaign 17V028000 · Jan 10, 2017
- Air BagsCampaign 12V055000 · Feb 14, 2012
Related service bulletins
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND…
NTB19-071D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 19, 2024
Air Bags problems in other Versa years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Versa | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Versa | 5 | 16% |
| 2020 Versa | 5 | 8% |
| 2019 Versa | 2 | 8% |
| 2018 Versa | 13 | 24% |
| 2017 Versa | 15 | 24% |
| 2016 Versa | 20 | 25% |
| 2015 Versa | 25 | 15% |
| 2014 Versa | 24 | 12% |
| 2013 Versa | 22 | 11% |
| 2011 Versa | 151 | 56% |
| 2010 Versa | 129 | 48% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Nissan Versa
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.