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
Passenger air bag sensor indicates air bag is disabled when seat is occupied by an adult. This happens when vehicle is both stationary and in motion. This happens off and on but has not shown up when at the dealership. Last instance was today.
ODI 10888852
Air Bags
Passenger side airbag is off when a person is in the passenger seat at the start of the drive,then after about 10 miles the passenger airbag off lamp goes off. This vehicle had service for passenger airbag when new.
ODI 10889021
Air Bags
Takata recall. I am worried about my safety. Did dealership take care of all of it during 07/2016 recall?
ODI 11045792
Air Bags
I recently had my car taken to the dealer for two recall items- passenger seat airbag indicator and hood latch replacement. Afterwards, the airbag off indicator now is illuminated when passenger front seat is not occupied. On two occasions over the last week, while someone was in the front passenger seat the passenger airbag indicator started was extinguished, like i would expect, but after about 5-7 miles of…
ODI 10884220
Air Bags
After latest recall, air bag light is always on even when no one is in seat which goes against owner manual. Disable light should only go out when a person a lower weight is sitting in the passenger seat per describe in owner manual. Now the constant light is distracting and brighter than the navigation system at night. Per the manual if the car is started and if some one at a lower weight sits in car after car is…
ODI 10883143
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 50 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,600.
ODI 10895356
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact started the vehicle and the front passenger side air bag off warning indicator illuminated with an occupant present at the weight of 140 pounds. The failure occurred only after the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags). The dealer stated that the vehicle functioned normally. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10884798
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10876473
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags); however, the contact was unable to schedule an appointment for the recall repair due to parts being unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10883195
Air Bags
Takata recall. I took the vehicle to the local nissan dealer on 6/13/16, to address applicable recalls. They did the related work on the hood latch, and said there were no other recalls. The nissan service manager said the airbags are not a problem.
ODI 11046161
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle's air bag seat warning indicator remained illuminated even when there was no occupant in the seat. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
ODI 10874452
Air Bags
I have had an issue with the passengers side airbag for 3 years now. You can have a 140 up to a 300 pound passenger in the seat and the air bag turns off. I have been jerked around by the dealer and nissan america. They can't get it to turn the light on.. I have it on videos not working.. They have re-flashed it several times or i was told they have.the car is not safe for a passenger to be in. Per nissan yesterday…
ODI 10873405
Air Bags
After the 2016 recall, to correct the faulty passenger air bag off condition, when a passenger not meeting the minimum airbag deployment requirements is seated the the passenger seat, the drivers "air bag off" warning indicator is now always illuminated when the passenger's seat is unoccupied. This condition leads to incorrect operation of the warning indicator which now displays this warning during a normal…
ODI 10873132
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
I received two recall notices (airbag related and hood latch). I contacted the dealer as advised on the notice and was told that a recall specialist would have to call me me back to schedule. I did not hear from anyone for two weeks and then called the number listed on the notice for nissan national consumer affairs, as this was recommended if the dealer is unresponsive. The representative gave me a case number…
ODI 10886071
Air Bags · Body
This is to report and complain about recalls on my 2013 nissan altima recall: 16v-029 i traveled to my local dealer [kline nissan, maplewood, mn] over a year ago for a similar recall fix to the hood latch'. My online record still shows it is needed (ntb16-011; external recall number: pc426) i did not receive notification of the above recall until months after the effective date. I went again for the above ref.…
ODI 10871278
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Suspension
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to complete the recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The dealer scheduled an appointment and, when the contact arrived for the repair, they stated that the hood latch was on back order and the dealer was unable to provide a time frame that the part may become available. The contact…
ODI 10871018
Air Bags
Takata recall - took my vehicle in to have the ocs system software updated due to the recall and was told that that the i needed to replace the ocs sensors in order for the passenger airbags, to work properly. Dealer said that this was not covered under the recall and said that it would cost $300. Left with the same problem that i had before, i went in for the so called software upgrade. In the event of an accident,…
ODI 10870465
Air Bags
2013 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to passenger airbag warning light illuminates with seated passengers. Dealership unable to reprogram the airbag diagnostic system control unit. *smd the consumer stated after the air bag recall was performed the failure recurred. Updatd 10/05/2017*js
ODI 10919493
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v244000 (air bags) and 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact had not been notified of the recalls and was not notified by the dealer prior to purchasing the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer over five times. While the vehicle was at the dealer for routine repairs, the contact was informed that the…
ODI 10875693
Air Bags · Body
My almost 14 year old son who is 106 lbs. Sits in the passenger seat as well as a male friend who is 220. The passenger air bag light remains "off" when it should be engaged. I took it to a nissan dealer and they said that they reset it and my son may not be "heavy enough". I am very upset at how they handled it (they didn't) and i can guarantee if there is an incident that happens and these were defective, there…
ODI 10860012
Air Bags
Passenger side airbag indicator light says it's off when an adult passenger of sufficient weight is buckled up and occupying the front passenger seat.
ODI 10853111
Air Bags
I had the ocs system recall for the airbags. Last year they said they fixed it however, i have not seen the light on the dash come on any longer. I do not know if it is working or not working as it is not doing what it is supposed to do. I received a letter stating that within 15years i could bring it back to have them check it and fix again if needed, but when i tried to set up an appointment i was told i have to…
ODI 11053996
Air Bags
When driving the car the abs light comes on when someone is in the seat at the correct weight.
ODI 11091639
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 nissan altima. While the contact's vehicle was at a stop light, it was struck head on by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10853641
Air Bags
I was driving my 2013 3.5 sv altima (v6) at around 35-40 mph, on a city street, with my wife seated on the front passenger seat. I noticed that the passenger air bag 'off' light in the center of the dashboard was illuminated. I asked my wife to shift a bit while being in her seat, which she did, but the airbag 'off' light remained illuminated throughout the journey of about 15-20 mins. This was dangerous and…
ODI 10850032