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severe Owners of the 2016 Nissan Rogue have filed 54 NHTSA complaints about the airbags, typically surfacing around 40,000 miles at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 Rogue | 34 |
| 2013 Rogue | 76 |
| 2014 Rogue | 65 |
| 2015 Rogue | 89 |
| 2016 Rogue (this page) | 54 |
| 2017 Rogue | 63 |
| 2018 Rogue | 26 |
| 2019 Rogue | 7 |
| 2020 Rogue | 6 |
Of the 54 airbags complaints filed for the 2016 Nissan Rogue, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
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.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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 OCS zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored And OCS zero point reset cannot be performed (continued on the next page) And The following screen displays: ACTION 1. Check the Occupant Classification System (OCS) control unit using the ODS Analysis tool software. ï· Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 5. HINT: âOCSâ may also be referred to as âODSâ. 2. Perform â75-zero RESETâ.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners describe two distinct airbag failure patterns in the 2016 Nissan Rogue. The first involves complete non-deployment during significant crashes: collisions at 10–65 MPH, head-on tree impacts, deer strikes, and rear-end collisions where the airbags never activated despite severe structural damage. In multiple cases, the other vehicle involved had functional airbags that deployed normally. Occupants suffered head, neck, back, and extremity injuries, with several sustaining concussions, broken bones, and spinal damage. One owner's airbag sensor was found broken off underneath the vehicle after a 500-foot crash through woods.
The second pattern involves the passenger-side airbag warning light turning on and off unpredictably, even with an adult occupant present. Owners report this occurs at any speed, sometimes multiple times daily. Dealers frequently cannot replicate the problem or offer conflicting explanations—one told an owner the vehicle is safe despite an illuminated warning, while another advised the airbag will stay off for passengers under 120 lbs after recall service. A third pattern shows the side airbag deploying from minor curb contact while the vehicle was under control.
Owners also report airbag warning lights illuminating during normal driving with no accident, and dealerships quoting $1,100–$4,000+ for diagnostic units and replacements. Recall campaigns 16V244000 and 16V911000 are mentioned repeatedly, but many owners report their VINs are not covered despite identical failures. Parts shortages have left some vehicles unrepaired for months.
Same Nissan Rogue airbags reports on nearby years: 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2017 · 2018
Frontal and/or side airbags fail to deploy during significant impact collisions. Owners report crashes at speeds ranging from 10 to 65 MPH with severe structural damage, yet no airbag activation. Multiple incidents involved deer strikes, rear-end collisions, head-on impacts with trees, and high-speed highway accidents. Other vehicles involved in the same incidents had functional airbags that deployed normally.
When: During crash events; mileages reported include 4,000, 9,000, 10,000, 19,000, 30,000, 56,000, 100, 112,000
Symptoms owners cite: No airbag deployment during frontal impact; No side airbag deployment during side impact; Both front and rear occupants sustain head, neck, back, and extremity injuries without airbag cushioning; Occupants strike windshield, steering wheel, or door frames directly; Vehicle totaled by insurance due to severe unmitigated damage
Codes mentioned: B0020, B0020-13
Repairs/costs cited: One report cited broken airbag sensor found under vehicle after 500 ft crash. Vehicle totaled in most cases. One report mentioned sensor on back order with manufacturer for months with no resolution.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Takata recall 16V244000; recall 16V911000 mentioned; some vehicles not included in recalls despite similar failures; manufacturer referred some complainants to NHTSA hotline; one case opened by manufacturer with promise of follow-up that did not materialize
Passenger-side airbag warning light illuminates intermittently or persistently even when an adult occupant is present in the seat. Light behavior is erratic and unpredictable, turning on and off without apparent cause or pattern. Owners report this occurs regardless of passenger weight, seating position, or driving conditions. Dealers and manufacturers assert the sensor is functioning as designed but provide conflicting explanations.
When: Occurs at any speed and at any time after vehicle start; mileages range from 10,000 to 106,000
Symptoms owners cite: Passenger airbag 'OFF' indicator light on dashboard illuminates with occupant present; Light turns on and off randomly at any speed; Light may come on during vehicle startup and persist or clear without intervention; Light behavior inconsistent even when passenger remains in same position; Occurs multiple times daily on some vehicles
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers unable to replicate or diagnose fault in many cases. One owner reported dealer advised OCS ECU and seat sensors replacement at high cost; another told seat module and two sensors need replacement; one owner reported post-recall service resulted in airbag remaining 'OFF' for passengers under 120 lbs. Parts on national back order in at least one case.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 16V911000 and recall 16V244000 cited; many owners report VIN not included in recalls despite identical symptoms; dealer advised to disregard illuminated light in some cases; manufacturer referred some owners to NHTSA hotline; one case denied lemon law claim because dealer could not duplicate failure
Airbag or SRS warning light illuminates on dashboard during normal vehicle operation with no accident, collision, or impact event occurring. Owners have not been in crashes or collisions. Dealerships indicate airbag system components are non-operational or require replacement despite no trauma to vehicle.
When: During normal driving; at low mileage (7 years old, 55,000 miles, 40,000 miles reported)
Symptoms owners cite: SRS/airbag warning light comes on during routine driving; Light may come on intermittently or persistently; No accident or collision occurred; No apparent external trigger or cause
Codes mentioned: B0020
Repairs/costs cited: One owner advised one airbag is non-operational affecting entire system; replacement cost quoted at $4,000+. Another owner advised airbag diagnostic unit replacement at $1,100 with possible additional driver-side air module replacement at $3,000. Extended warranty excludes airbag system. Repairs not performed due to cost.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer referred some owners to NHTSA hotline; no recalls active on some vehicles experiencing these symptoms; one owner's extended warranty explicitly excludes airbag system coverage
Side airbag deploys when vehicle makes minimal contact with curb or low-impact contact. Owner was brushing/bumping curb while entering turn lane at slow speed with no body damage, only rim scraping. Sensor interpreted light contact as rollover or side impact. Airbag deployment injured and disoriented driver in an otherwise safe situation.
When: During minor contact with curb while turning; vehicle under control at slow speed
Symptoms owners cite: Side airbag deploys on minimal bumper/rim contact with curb; No structural damage present; Driver disoriented and briefly may have lost consciousness; Airbags deployed when vehicle was not in danger
Repairs/costs cited: No repair performed. Dealership asserted sensor acted properly suggesting possible rollover detection, though full airbag suite did not deploy.
After manufacturer-authorized recall repair for airbag sensor problem, passenger-side airbag remains permanently 'OFF' unless occupant weighs 120 lbs or more. Dealer informed owner this is now normal operation post-repair but failed to communicate this restriction before or during recall service. Airbag protection unavailable for lighter passengers including many adults.
When: Post-recall repair; mileage not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag 'OFF' light illuminates for passengers under 120 lbs; No airbag protection for occupants below weight threshold; Manual indicates light should be off 10 seconds after startup, but dealer told owner to disregard this
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer advised owner post-recall that airbag will remain off for passengers weighing less than 120 lbs. Owner advised to disregard manual instructions regarding airbag light.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 16V244000 performed; dealer explained weight-based disablement as normal post-repair operation
Front passenger seat OCS sensor fails to properly detect seat occupancy. Sensor either fails to recognize occupied seat or struggles to recognize occupancy after multiple entries and exits. Requires repeated manipulation to activate sensor. Some sensors fail completely.
When: At low mileage (10,000 to 55,000 miles)
Symptoms owners cite: Sensor fails to recognize passenger seated in front passenger seat; Passenger must get in and out of seat multiple times for sensor to activate; Intermittent sensor detection with no apparent pattern
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer provided 'tricks' to activate sensor rather than permanent fix. One report indicated OCS ECU and seat sensors needed replacement; another indicated seat assembly and seat belt assembly needed replacement. Repairs not completed due to cost in some cases.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 16V244000; VINs not included in recall despite identical failures reported
During crash events, front seatbelts fail to lock/pretension. Both driver and passenger seatbelts remain slack during impact, providing no restraint benefit. Occurs in conjunction with airbag non-deployment in same incidents.
When: During crash events at 65 MPH
Symptoms owners cite: Seatbelts fail to lock during impact; No pretensioning occurs; Occupants experience unmitigated forward motion during crash
Repairs/costs cited: Reported in context of vehicle struck by detached tire; vehicle did not restart and was towed unrepaired.
Synthesized from 54 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Nissan rogue. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and the passenger side tires hit the curb. The passenger side air bag deployed. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 1,400.
On September 22, 2022, my car was hit from the rear. The car hit me so hard that their front end was totalled. On Nov. 28, 2022, the car dealership ( Nash Chevrolet) was able to fix my car from the accident and after fixing my car, they called to tell me my air bag light had came on. They couldn't find the issue, didn't think it was from the accident and stated that Nissan would need to fix it.…
Last year I was rearended while waiting to make a left hand turn and my airbag didn't deploy. The impact of the accident was hard enough that my l-5 vertebrae was broken and displaced a centimeter away from severing my spinal cord. It didn't occur to me until my deposition and the lawyers were asking me why the airbag didn't deploy that there could be a problem. I was sitting stationary on hwy 80…
I purchased a 2016 rogue from cool springs Nissan on 11/16/2016 and took delivery on 11/17 2016. Upon arrival to take delivery we noticed that the ars light was on and contacted the salesman to see what the problem was, he took the new vehicle to the service dept. And was told that the unit was safe to drive so we took the vehicle thinking we were ok. I came home and read the manual and…
It's a meaningful issue. 54 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Across the 30 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 17,800 and 56,000 miles, with the median around 40,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 17,800; a quarter make it past 56,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.