TAKATA INFLATOR FIELD QUALITY PARTS COLLECTION INITIATIVE 2007-2008 VERSA HATCHBACK AND SEDAN Initiative ID # PM651 has been superseded by Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign NTB17-037 and is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Initiative ID # PM651. ï· Discard all previous versions of NTB16-032.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 Nissan Versa airbags problems
critical 138 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
138
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
10crashes
8injuries
1fatality
When does it fail?
Of the 138 airbags complaints filed for the 2007 Nissan Versa, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 39% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 138 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q4 Nissan is continuing to ask its dealers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls and to help it achieve 100% customer recall participation for the following vehicles: - 2007-11 Versa Sedan - 2007-12 Versa Hatchback - 2002-06 Sentra - 2002-04 Pathfinder - 2001-03 Maxima Nissan expects to upload the next refreshed owner list to DBS by the middle of February. At the time of monthly updates, we reassign owner lists based on dealer buy/sells. We anticipate having this automated within DBS by the end of the fiscal year. This is an extremely serious safety issue and Nissan is taking significant and unprecedented steps to inc
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Engagement for Takata Awareness Nissan is committed to the safety and security of its customers and their passengers. As you are likely aware, Nissan has initiated multiple field actions to execute the Takata Airbag Recall in accordance with the schedule set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nissan has employed a variety of methods to reach affected customers to increase repair completion. However, your help is needed to raise awareness to remedy the approximately seven hundred thousand vehicles that remain unrepaired. This is a serious issue and we need everyone?s help to further increase recall awareness. Nissan is asking all dealers to provide their emp
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"NISSAN LAUNCHED A SPECIAL PARTS COLLECTION ACTIVITY ON MARCH 24TH, TO REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATORS FREE OF CHARGE ON SPECIFIC MY07-MY08 C11 VERSA VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. THIS ACTIVITY IS BEING PROACTIVELY UNDERTAKEN BY NISSAN IN COORDINATION WITH NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA). RECOVERED TAKATA INFLATORS WILL BE TESTED, AND THE RESULTS WILL BE SHARED WITH NHTSA. NOTE: CUSTOMERS WERE INFORMED THAT THIS PARTS COLLECTION ACTIVITY IS TIME-LIMITED. NISSAN COMMUNICATED THAT THIS ACTIVITY WOULD END ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF IN-USE INFLATORS HAD BEEN COLLECTED. NISSAN WANTS TO INFORM DEALERS THAT THIS ACTIVITY WILL CO
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this Takata Inflator Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative in Florida to replace the driver and passenger air bag inflators on certain pre-selected 2007 - 2008 Versa vehicles. This service will be performed at nocharge to customers for parts or labor. Collected parts will be sent to Takata for analysis. Takata has issued return packaging, shipping labels, documents, and directions that must be used and followed in order to properly carry out this initiative. Takata?s documentation is attached and is part of this bulletin. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER For this initiative, Nissan has assigned identification number PM651. This number must appear on all communicati
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2007 Versa's airbag system is plagued by multiple interconnected defects. Takata inflator problems (campaigns 16V-349 and 17V-449) affect both passenger and driver front airbags. Owners received initial recall notices starting mid-2016 but waited 6–12+ months for replacement parts, during which they were ordered not to use the front passenger seat. Many dealers confirmed parts remained on backorder well into 2018, with some offering only interim repairs using unused Takata inflators that were themselves defective.
Beyond supply delays, owners describe serious failures. Some reported airbags deploying unexpectedly at highway speeds or during normal driving. Others were in moderate-speed collisions (30–60 mph) where airbags failed to deploy entirely, resulting in serious injuries. After recall repairs were completed, airbag warning lights illuminated again within days; dealers then demanded $1,000+ for wiring harness work not covered under recall. One owner's passenger airbag trim cover detached three times despite dealer repairs. An occupant detection harness defect (recall 64288) suppresses the passenger airbag even when the seat is occupied, turning on the warning light.
Nissan offered no loaner vehicles in most cases and told owners to either stop driving the car or accept the risk. Dealership communication was poor—service advisors contradicted Nissan headquarters about parts availability, and some dealers misrepresented the severity of the defect as a "voluntary" recall of no concern.
Same Nissan Versa airbags reports on nearby years: 2008 · 2009 · 2010
Failure modes owners describe
Takata Passenger Inflator Defect & Recall Supply Delays
Front passenger airbag inflators subject to NHTSA campaign 16V-349 deployed defectively or unpredictably due to Takata manufacturing defects. Owners received initial recall notices (June–August 2016) but faced 6+ month waits for replacement inflators, during which they were instructed not to use the front passenger seat.
When: Recall issued 2016; parts delayed until Spring 2018 or later
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light illuminated; Manufacturer instruction not to allow front passenger seat use; Abnormal or erroneous airbag deployment reported in some cases; Metal fragments potentially ejected upon deployment
Codes mentioned: 16V-349000
Repairs/costs cited: Inflator replacement; some owners charged $300+ for additional components (springs/parts) not covered under recall. Many dealers reported parts on backorder for 6–12+ months.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA campaigns 16V-349000, 17V449000, 17V280000, 18V452000, 20V008000. Nissan issued interim repairs using unused Takata inflators in some cases. Long supply delays, no loaner vehicle coverage in most cases, and shifts between manufacturers caused extended customer inconvenience.
Driver-Side Airbag Inflator Defect & Supply Delays
Front driver-side airbag inflators subject to NHTSA campaign 17V-449000 faced similar manufacturing defects and catastrophic supply delays. Owners received recall notices but could not schedule repairs due to parts unavailability for over 12+ months.
When: Recall issued 2017; parts remained unavailable through 2018 and beyond
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light flashing; Vehicle unsafe to operate per recall notice; Owner unable to use vehicle normally during extended recall wait
Codes mentioned: 17V-449000
Repairs/costs cited: Inflator replacement; owners reported dealer inability to schedule repairs and Nissan inability to provide timeline for parts availability.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan offered no loaner vehicle coverage in most cases. Multiple dealers confirmed parts were on backorder. Manufacturer provided case numbers but could not confirm delivery dates.
Airbag Warning Light & Occupant Detection Harness Defect
Passenger-side seat belt tension sensor harness connector suffered manufacturing defects causing loss of electrical continuity in the occupant detection system. This rendered the passenger airbag suppressed even when occupied, and illuminated the airbag warning light.
When: Defect present from manufacture (June 2007 onward); light illuminates during vehicle operation
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light on dashboard; Passenger-side airbag will not deploy when occupied; Seat belt not functioning properly on passenger side
Codes mentioned: Recall 64288
Repairs/costs cited: Harness connector replacement; owners were not informed of the defect at time of purchase.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 64288 issued; owners discovered defect only through independent online research, not through dealer notification.
Airbag Trim/Cover Detachment
Passenger-side airbag trim cover repeatedly came loose from dashboard immediately after installation or replacement, exposing the airbag and creating potential safety hazard if airbag deployed with cover absent.
When: Weeks to months after purchase (July 2006); recurred after two dealer repairs
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag cover panel separates from dashboard; Exposed airbag visible through dashboard opening; Cover reattaches initially but fails again within 1–2 weeks
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer initially pushed cover back in place (temporary fix). Later bolted/screwed cover to inside of dashboard. Defect recurred after bolt repair; field engineer consulted but no permanent solution provided.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer stated trim cover detachment was not a safety concern. Field engineer was called to inspect but no resolution was documented.
Airbag Non-Deployment in Collisions
Front driver and/or passenger airbags failed to deploy during vehicle crashes at moderate to high speeds (30–60 mph), despite sufficient impact and occupancy. Owners sustained injuries including head trauma, spine injuries, lacerations, and glass penetration that airbag deployment might have mitigated.
When: During collision events at 30–60 mph; one rollover at approximately 110 km/h (68 mph)
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag(s) did not deploy despite significant front/side impact; Driver and passengers sustained injuries from impact and glass; Fatal and serious injuries occurred to vehicle occupants and other motorists
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicles destroyed or not repaired. One case involved 8.5 rollovers; driver questioned why driver airbags and steering wheel airbag did not deploy while passenger airbag (above head panel) deployed only where passenger was present.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified in some cases; failures not diagnosed. No recalls issued directly for deployment failure.
Airbag Erroneous Deployment
Airbags deployed unexpectedly and without collision while vehicle was stationary or at low speeds. One case involved loud explosion sound, smoke in cabin, and airbag deployment at 60 mph with no apparent trigger; another involved front and rear passenger airbags deploying while driving 30 mph near intersection.
When: At low speeds or while stationary; one case at 60 mph
Symptoms owners cite: Loud explosion sound with smoke in cabin; Airbags deployed without collision or impact; Airbag deployment at intersection/low speed with no warning
Codes mentioned: 16V-349000
Repairs/costs cited: Front passenger airbag repaired in 2016/2017, but failure recurred with side and rear passenger airbags. Parts were not available to complete repair.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer aware; stated parts not available. Case number 35865693 opened but vehicle not repaired.
Airbag Warning Light Recurrence After Recall Repair
After passenger airbag recall repair was completed, the airbag warning light illuminated again within days. Dealer diagnostic tests cited wiring harness/spiral cable as potential cause, with repair costs $1,000+ not covered under recall. In other cases, airbag light remained on after replacement part installation and recurred shortly after part replacement.
When: Days to weeks after recall repair completion; at 138,000–218,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light flashing or illuminated after recall work; Passenger-side airbag 'off' light remains on even when occupied; Light persists or recurs despite multiple part replacements
Codes mentioned: Fault codes retrieved but not explained to owner
Repairs/costs cited: $100+ diagnostic test; wiring harness/spiral cable replacement estimated $1,000+, not covered under recall. In one case, owner replaced part but light recurred within one week; second replacement attempted without guarantee of success.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan advised owner to address 'check engine' light first (later clarified as any dashboard light), suggested alternative dealer 40 miles away. No resolution provided.
Dashboard Misalignment Exposing Airbag
Driver-side dashboard panel shifted out of position, exposing the airbag assembly underneath. Dealer attempted repair but replacement parts were unavailable.
When: At approximately 159,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Dashboard on driver side shifted/misaligned; Airbag assembly exposed through gap in dashboard
Codes mentioned: 17V-449000, 17V-028000
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement parts not available. Vehicle not repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall campaigns 17V-449000 and 17V-028000 issued but parts were not available for repair.
Synthesized from 138 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Nissan versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
Tacata recall the dealer could not fix the issue (could not put a new airbag) they didnt have an airbag
Takata recall- I received an important safety recall notice from Nissan regarding the airbags and have taken the advisement of possible passenger death very seriously. I need the car for daily transportation though am not able to drive with passengers in the front seat, limiting what I am able to do with the car. Nissan has been non responsive with me at both the dealer level and at their…
Takata recall: local Nissan dealership (sandy sansing Nissan, pensacola florida) was contacted by us several times over the past 4 months, requesting information on this recall. We were told the part to repair the airbag is not available and won't be until spring 2018. When I called again today, I was told the same thing, but also told by the Nissan serviceman, "this is a voluntary recall by…
My car seat belts are not working properly on the passenger side and my air bags warning lights are flashing. I contacted Nissan north america and asked them about any recalls for this car and they said no. However, I went on -line to several websites, such as www.internetautoguide.com and found that they are recalls on my 2007 Nissan versa 4door hatchback since june 18, 2007 due to a…
Takata air bag recall, being charged to fix!! I have 2 airbag recalls. I've had a rental for 3 months while awaiting parts (expected spring 2018) on 12/19/07, adam ruehman, (service advisor) calls me & tells me he's getting "screamed at" because I've had the rental so long. He said that he had my airbag ready. I asked him if he had both, because that was strange. I called Nissan headquarters who…
Takata recall. Nissan sent a notice months ago saying they would notify us when they had parts on the inflator/airbag repair. Until then we were not to use the passenger front seat. They have not given us one single update! It has been over a year and we have heard nothing! There is no excuse for such customer treatment. I called Nissan today after several transfers and was told that…
Takata recall on november 9th I brought my versa into the dealer and they performed the recall, replacing the passenger airbag. However, some of the things that they said and did made me suspicious that perhaps they did not actually perform the work or replace the old airbag. Sometime in early 2016 I received a letter from Nissan informing me of the passenger airbag recall and telling me…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not…
Takata recall the passenger airbag NHTSA recall number 16v-349 was posted on may of 2016, and we are still awaiting parts and notification from Nissan! The driver airbag NHTSA recall number 17v-449 was posted in july 17, and again we are still waiting for parts. This is unacceptable, given the potential risk involved.
Had airbags trouble with your 2007 Nissan Versa?
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Nissan Versa?
It's a serious issue. 138 complaints have been filed, including 10 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 27 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 37,000 and 106,800 miles, with the median around 72,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 37,000; a quarter make it past 106,800. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Nissan/Versa.
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