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2016 Nissan Versa Note airbags problems

severe 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
1crash
2injuries

When does it fail?

Of the 3 airbags complaints filed for the 2016 Nissan Versa Note, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.

0-25k
1 (100%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)

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.

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.

Service Bulletin NTB19-071D Sep 2024

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 ↗
Service Bulletin NTB19-071C Mar 2023

DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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Service Bulletin NTB19-071B Apr 2022

DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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Service Bulletin NTB19-071A Mar 2021

DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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Service Bulletin NTB19-071 Sep 2019

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.  Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 5. HINT: “OCS” may also be referred to as “ODS”. 2. Perform “75-zero RESET”.

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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

What owners are reporting 3 most recent

airbags · filed 10/13/2025

After arriving home, I stopped in my driveway and waited for the front passenger to exit. The vehicle was still running and may not have been in park. Immediately after the passenger exited and closed the door, the passenger curtain airbag and passenger seat airbag deployed unexpectedly. The vehicle was stationary and had not been involved in any collision. This sudden deployment posed a serious…

airbags · filed 08/22/2018

Have been to classic Nissan in statesville nc 4 times for air bags, have changed 1 on left side. Has now come back on and the deals says they have to see light on. Nissan says they are not responsible and they did not know the car airbags was under recall when they sold car, even though I ask the sales women. Moving in parking it does not matter the light blinks on and off, have video of it. Have…

airbags · 12,400 mi · filed 07/17/2016

On 7/13/2016----- my passenger and I were traveling on clemson road where the posted speed limit is 45 MPH, its a four lane highway with no median. A truck did a u turn in front of a lot of traffic my vehicle struck his at about 40-43 MPH though me and my passenger had seat belts on my passenger still managed to hit his head on the windshield through the airbag. My passenger was 5'2 135 pounds…

Had airbags trouble with your 2016 Nissan Versa Note? 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 2016 Nissan Versa Note?

It's a meaningful issue. 3 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?

Based on the 3 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 12,400 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.

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/2016/Nissan/Versa Note. 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. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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