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2010 Nissan Versa airbags problems
severe 119 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
119
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
9crashes
6injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 119 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Nissan Versa, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 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 45% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 119 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.
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Nissan versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v449000 (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 contact called an unknown local dealer where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for…
Takata recall "driver airbag failure" how in the world should I continue to use my vehicle with this warning. Nissan is telling me that they are working on getting the parts to make this change. They are hoping to get the parts in spring 2018! This is ridiculous.
Takata recall
I have not received a recall for this issue, and local dealerships in florida and in georgia will not commit to replacement
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Nissan versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v449000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to downey Nissan (7321 firestone blvd, downey, ca 90241, phone: (888) 483-6228), but…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Nissan versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Nissan versa. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17v449000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in july of 2016. The dealer (freedom Nissan south burlington, 1095 shelburne rd, vt 05403 802-864-7400) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Nissan versa. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v449000 (air bags) 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. Mossy Nissan el cajon (1170 w main st, el cajon, ca) was contacted and confirmed that…
2010 Nissan versa. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the struts needed to be repaired before completing the recall. Also the dash panel had been broken in 3 pieces.*js
Had airbags trouble with your 2010 Nissan Versa?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Nissan Versa?
It's a meaningful issue. 119 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?
Across the 30 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 62,323 and 103,000 miles, with the median around 74,500. A quarter of owners report trouble before 62,323; a quarter make it past 103,000. 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/2010/Nissan/Versa.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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