TAKATA RECALL - BOTH DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGERS SIDE OF MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN RECALLED. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP CLOSEST TO ME, THEY TOLD ME TO COME IN TO GET MY AIRBAGS REPLACED. WHEN I WENT IN, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG WOULD NOT BE READY AND THAT THEY WOULD GET IN CONTACT WITH ME THAT DAY TO SET UP MY RENTAL VEHICLE WHILE I WAITED FOR THE AIRBAGS TO BE AVAILABLE. AFTER CALL…
2009 Nissan Versa airbags problems
severe 171 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
171
Recalls
0
Crashes
19
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V449000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AT: FAULKNER NISSAN JENKINTOWN , 900 OLD YORK RD, JENKINTOWN, PA, 215-887-8870, AND…
TAKATA RECALL : AIR BAG NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY POSSIBLE ALARM SYSTEM MANULFUNCTION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
MY LIGHT CAME ON BLINKING REGARDING MY AIR BAGS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP. THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY DUE TO A SENSOR THAT HAS FAILED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BOTTOM. I WAS FURTHER ADVISED THAT THEY CANNOT REPLACE JUST THE SENSOR, IT WILL BE $660 TO REPLACE THE WHOLE SEAT BOTTOM.I CONTACTED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS AS I BELIEVE THIS IS A BASIC SAFET…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILA…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V449000 AND 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). 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 CONTACT CALLED NISSAN OF SACRAMENTO AT (916) 288-8775 (2820 AUBURN BLVD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95821) W…
THERE IS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE'S AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BUT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM UNTIL SPRING. THIS MAKES ME FEEL VERY UNSAFE DRIVING MY VEHICLE UNTIL THEN. WHAT HAPPENS IF I GET IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE A FREE REPAIR IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ME?
A LADY (1) FALL ASLEEP THEN CRASH ON LADY (2), THEN LADY (2) CRASH ON OUR CAR, BUT INSTEAD OF BRAKING THE LADY (2) SHE PUSHES HER ACCELERATOR CRASHES AND PUSHES OUR CAR TO LADY (3) IN FRONT OF US. OUR TIRE EXPLODES, THE AIRBAG PASSENGER DID NOT BLOW OUT AND MY WIFE HAS A NECK INJURY. MY DAUGHTER 4 Y/OLD IS FINE. WE HAVE A POLICE REPORT. THE CAR DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. HOSPITAL BILL FOR MY WIFE AND A …
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the driver’s air bag module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, and the contact was referred to a dealer and to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistan…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Nissan Versa?
It's a meaningful issue. 171 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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