2013 Nissan Altima Air Bags Problems
- 415
- 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 415 stored complaint records:
- 26 indicate a crash
- 19 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- airbag light · 37 records
- passenger seat · 32 records
- passenger side · 20 records
- takata recall · 16 records
- side airbag · 15 records
- passenger airbag · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 226 |
| 30–60k mi | 49 |
| 60–100k mi | 39 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
I have experienced several incidents where the airbag off light was on even though an adult passenger was riding in the passenger seat with their seat belt fastened. *js i was made aware of the passenger air bag recall affecting many 2013 nissan altimas. I brought my vehicle to the nissan dealership just one week ago for routine maintenance and i inquired about the recall. They performed the recall which i believe…
ODI 10585379
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag deactivated warning light illuminated intermittently while the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician was unable to find a failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 11,000. Updated 01/20/15*lj also, the key fob failed. It did not recognize the key id. The consumer was unable…
ODI 10662901
Air Bags
The light continued to come on and off when someone sat in the passenger side that airbag off. I had it check and it was reset in 4/2014. It has indicated it was off random times when there was a passenger in the seat. I brought the car in for the recall of front hood latch and had the airbag sensor checked. I was told it was the sensor and it needed to be replaced and it would cost $700. For part and labor. I do…
ODI 10824677
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front passenger seat air bag deactivated intermittently, even when the seat was occupied. The warning indicator was illuminated. The failure occurred several times. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10638645
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine rpms increased excessively without warning. Also, the contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was…
ODI 10577204
Air Bags
I am sending this email to notify you a possible severe safety risk caused by the failure of airbag passenger detection sensor. Recently i found that the seat belt warning light is malfunctioning in case a heavy bag with 22 lb weight is placed in the right side passenger seat. If heavy bag is placed in the right front seat, the seat pressure sensor detects the heavy bag as a passenger is seated and the car safety…
ODI 10574008
Air Bags
We purchased a nissan altima last august. Every time i sit in the passenger seat, it says that the passenger air bag is not operative. The owner's manual states that it will not function if a child or small adult occupies the seat. I weigh between 111 and 114 pounds. I called nissan's consumer affairs office to determine the weight that would trigger the air bag's functionality. I was trying to ascertain whether the…
ODI 10574951
Air Bags
On 3/18/14 i was stopped at a traffic light that was red and was at the bottom of a ramp located in interstate 225 colorado going south. When the light turned green i preceded to cross the intersection/ passed the south lanes who were at a red light and all cars were stopped. When i preceded to cross in front of the north bound lane a car suddenly went through a red light and smashed into the front of my car turning…
Crash reported
ODI 10576505
Air Bags
Passenger airbag-off light comes on with passengers between 90 and 120 lb -- well above child weight. Reported to two separate dealers, who claim they found no problems and is not covered by any recalls or service campaigns. Yet this is a very common complain on this model (see forum link below). This seems to be just one crash away from a fatality. Here is the forum link (or go there and search for 2013 altima…
ODI 10572720
Air Bags
Front passenger air bag remain active (on) although there is no adult passenger sitting in the front seat.
ODI 10583319
Air Bags
Passenger air bag illuminates, yellow status light "off", when engine started with full size adults buckled into front seats. Went one mile, stopped the car and shut off engine. Engine restarted and pass airbag "off" light came on again. Shut off eng. And restarted again. Light turned off after restart and has not illuminated. This intermittent problem has been reported many times before. *tr
ODI 10565545
Air Bags · Seats
My wife and i were driving i noticed the passenger airbag light saying "passenger airbag off".. My wife is about 150 lbs and the airbag seat sensor should not have an issue with a person of this weight. I worked on seat sensor design for almost two years and i know that most are programs to not deploy for people under 80lbs. This has happened three times so far (mid jan, end of feb, and early march 2014). I have…
ODI 10585059
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front passenger side air bag sensor light would intermittently illuminate indicating that the air bag system was not activated although the passenger was seated in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the failure was caused by the occupant classification system software. The software…
ODI 10701301
Air Bags
I have had the 2013 nissan altima in for service 5 times for the occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat. The air bag is off per the lighted indicator on occasion when a passenger rides in the front passenger seat. I have contacted nhtsa for the specs on the sensor. Nissan submits these specs to the nhtsa for compliance regulations. The specs state that the passenger must be over 108 pounds for the air bag to…
ODI 10563833
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated on the front passenger's side and deactivated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ocs software needed to be replaced and repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v138000 (air bags). The remedy failed to…
ODI 10678478
Air Bags
Since i purchased this vehicle in june i have noticed that the air bag light will go on for the passenger seat when someone over 100 lbs is sitting there. I took it in today and they tested the sensor and reset it. They said that everything was normal and if it did it again to turn off the car and have the passenger sit properly on the seat and not half way. It is intermittent and happens only occasionally. I know…
ODI 10559428
Air Bags
The passenger front airbag does not detect adults sitting in the seat and therefore may not deploy in a crash. My car does not fit under the previous recall. Nissan corporate says it is aware of the problem. But cannot provide a date of a software patch. As a solution, i was told to pull the car over and restart it every time it happens. *tr
ODI 10559267
Air Bags
We have the same issue that many have complained about with the air bag light indicating that it is off because not enough weight is being distributed in the seat to register while driving. My wife is 140 lbs and it is constantly turning off and on. Two nissan dealerships told my wife there was nothing they could do but that some women sit on the side of the seat and so they are not sitting correctly for it to…
ODI 10821751
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
The vehicle was involve in the 2014 recall for the safety defect due to a computer program could misjudge the weight of the person in the front passenger seat and conclude that a child instead of an adult was sitting there. The local nissan dealer has tried at lest 5 time times to correct to no avail
ODI 10761916
Air Bags
My 18 year old son, weighing aprox. 135 lbs, 5'11", sitting in the passenger seat with his feet on the edge of the seat. I see the air bag indicator light go on. (indicating that the air bag is turned off.) this has happened at least 5 times. After 1st hearing about the recall for this same issue, i was expecting to receive a letter from nissan. Didn't happen. Even though my car is exhibiting the same defect that…
ODI 10621186
Air Bags
I have a vehicle with an intermittent passenger airbag circuit problem. It will illustrate the passenger air bag off light anytime from startup to 20 miles later. It has happened multiple times even after the recall was performed. Nissan has now informed us to wait 30 seconds after starting before engaging the transmission or stop and turn the car off. I have never owned a car that required me to turn off the…
ODI 10651982
Air Bags
Driving with a person in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag light on the dash illuminated to indicate the airbag had turned off. It did this twice on the same day. The person sitting in the front passenger seat was 175 lbs, well big enough that the sensors should have detected. This appears, from numerous online forums, to be a common problem. Prior to manufacture of my 2013 altima (06/2013) a recall was…
ODI 10556237
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. When the vehicle was started, the passenger side air bag off warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the technician was unable to be duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued intermittently. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v244000 (air…
ODI 10873954
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
The front passenger air bag status light (passenger air bag off), illuminates intermittently with a full sized adult sitting in the right front passenger seat. Nissan claims that my vehicle is not subject to the voluntary safety recall campaign id# pc214, dated april 2, 2013. The passenger airbag status lamp is located above the instrument panel center stack. This intermittent condition has occurred twice through…
ODI 10559391
Air Bags
Bought this car new and have continual problem with passenger air bag light coming on saying the air bag is off when a passenger of more than 125 pounds is sitting in the seat. Car has been to nissan service several times for this problem and they say there is no computer codes. I've documented this happening 9 times since july and i am very concerned about safety of my passengers. When i see the light, i stop the…
ODI 10557046