2012 Nissan Altima Air Bags Problems
- 44
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 44 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger seat · 17 records
- passenger side · 10 records
- front passenger · 7 records
- warning light · 7 records
- airbag light · 7 records
- passenger airbag · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
After 43k miles air bag light illuminates when my wife is seated and car is being driven. Dealer says weight requirement for passenger is 120 lbs. What is federal requirement?
ODI 11281879
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
A red flashing light that looks like a person sitting with a airbag in the face won't go off and a yellow light that has a x over the 2nd seat. I'm scared that the passenger airbag won't work if an accident occurs
ODI 11269835
Air Bags
Airbag on passenger side indicates that it is off and warning light flashes on dashboard. Have reset it several times but reset only lasts about 30 mins. 31200 miles on vehicle. Was told it may be seat sensor and nearly $850 to replace.
ODI 11229513
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While the contact's daughter was seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag indicator did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to nissan of tampa [redacted], located at 11001 n florida ave, tampa, fl 33612) where a diagnostic test was recommended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11233905
Air Bags
My air bag light isflashing, went to the dealership. They said nissan should have pay for the repair because the air bag should not give any problem unless the car involve in an accident. I decide to file a complaint, maybe there's other people who have the same problem with the 2012 nissan altima
ODI 11156619
Air Bags · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The mph would register as 60 but i know it was only doing 20. Going around curves it was acting like it want to go but dont go far. It will start but mph wont move, and wont move forward but will backup.
ODI 11132887
Air Bags
Flashing seat belt sign relating to the passenger side airbag keeps blinking and no one sits in the seat. Will the airbag actually work if in a accident? Why is there not a recall on this air bag sensor?
ODI 11164355
Air Bags
TEST
ODI 11101618
Air Bags · Body
Flashing seatbelt sign relating to passenger side. Also when it rains both front and back doors are fill with water. When driving water can be heard swooshing. Afterward to relieve the noise, i have to pick up the rubber at the base of the doors and water will ran out.
ODI 11104825
Air Bags · Body
I HIT A DEER HEAD ON@ 40 MPH, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY
Crash reported
ODI 11039396
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 nissan altima. While the driver was pulling into a parking space at an unknown speed, the vehicle accelerated and crashed through two iron gates. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was totaled and towed away by the insurance company. The dealer was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11024703
Air Bags · Electrical System
Just purchased this vehicle used and noticed on the test drive the passenger seat airbag light was lit up indicating it was off, even though someone was in the seat. Brought it to their attention, 5 minutes later they brought it back claiming it needed reset due to a sensor having something to do with a carseat. The light wasn't on with a passenger so i assumed it was fine. Now the light briefly illuminates at start…
ODI 10978727
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the tasta nissan where it was informed that the base of the seat needed to be replaced due to a failure of the passenger air bag sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 27162570 and informed the contact that at…
ODI 11001471
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that the seat cushion sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
ODI 10948880
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Cambie las breaks nuevas y el ruido sigue, la luz de las bolsas de aire est prendida siempre
ODI 11246336
Air Bags
The airbag light on the dash came on and the airbag light doesn't go on or off regardless of if someone is in the passenger seat. In june 2016, the dealership recalibrated the system and the issue went away. Three months later, the light is back on and the dealer said the code says its a passenger sear sensor issue that requires the seat to be replaced for $850. Nissan refused to cover this issue.
ODI 10926972
Air Bags
While traveling at any rate of speed on freeway or city street the light for the passenger side airbag goes off and on whether someone is sitting in the seat or not.
ODI 10891503
Air Bags
The passenger air bag censor blinks on my dash on/off for passenger whether or not someone is in the seat or not. Last time my husband sat in the passenger seat and the censor showed passenger air bag off. Not at all safe this needs to be recalled asap before someone dies from this!!
ODI 10874354
Air Bags
The recall which recently came out for the airbag sensor in the front passenger seat needs to include 2012 altimas (not just 2013-2016). I have had this issue several times in the last year. There have been instances where i am in the front passenger seat and the airbag sensor says the airbag is off. This happens whether the car is stationary or moving.
ODI 10863555
Air Bags · Seats
I believe the recall which came out yesterday for the airbag sensor in the front passenger seat should include 2012 altimas (not just 2013-2016). I have had this issue several times in the last 6 months or so where i may or may not have a passenger or items on my front passenger seat and my airbag indicator light in the middle of the dash board will come on at random, even when there is a full-size adult in the…
ODI 10862582
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I was driving in the rain on 2-21-16 approaching a traffic light. The car accelerated when brake was applied, resulting in a 25 mph collision. Airbags did not deploy. I was bruised but did not require medical attention. I was cited for running the light. I am now afraid to drive the car.
Crash reported
ODI 10839111
Air Bags
I noticed my passenger airbag "off" indicator was illuminated and my dashboard warning light was blinking. No one was in the passenger seat at the time. I took my car in for service at the dealership and they found an error code b1018 ocs. This problem did not have an active recall. The dealership replaced the passenger side seat cushion assembly and tested the airbag system. I contacted nissan customer care and…
ODI 10810585
Air Bags · Body
I was involved in a 4 car pile up on the highway. My airbag did not go off on impact and was about 30-40 sec. Delayed. Airbag deployed when i was unbuckling my seatbelt and getting out of the car. Most of my injuries were caused by the airbag. Car was totaled i'm making this report in case someone purchases car at auction and only replaces driver airbag hopefully they will check curtain airbags for defects as well…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10794994
Air Bags
During start up, and while driving, the air bag indicator on the dash has been blinking non stop and the passenger air bag signal shows that it is not working wit ha passenger in the vehicle. Nhtsa campaign 11v408000 clearly describes these exact symptoms for this year make and model car. When i contacted nissan of america, they said that this car does not fall under this recall, even though all of the factors are…
ODI 10853033
Air Bags
Takata recall - the light on my air bags pops up randomly when i drive it. There could be nothing in the passenger seat and it will still light up. I have asked the service men at the nissan service in woodbridge, va to check this problem when i have taken it in for servicing but they said it was nothing. They will not fix it. I am a woman and i don't know these things until a "recall" is sent out. What should i do?
ODI 11088488