2013 Nissan Altima
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 2,312 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Altima model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 63 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 48 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchMay 28, 2020
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
Campaign 20V315000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationDec 19, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
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.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 16V911000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationApr 26, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Campaign 16V244000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchJan 22, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116, however the previous remedy plan may not have been performed consistently to remove the safety risk. To correct this issue, Nissan will re-notify all affected owners and dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116.
Campaign 16V029000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalOct 20, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V681000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineAug 4, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including certain model year 2013-2015 Altima 3.5 vehicles equipped with a V6 engine manufactured March 30, 2012, to August 18, 2015 as well as the vehicles covered by the July 31, 2015 notification. In the affected vehicles, due to an improperly installed o-ring that may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly, fuel may leak during a crash from the area where the fuel sending unit attaches to the fuel tank.
If fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the event of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel tank and the fuel sending unit. The recall began on September 28, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V486000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchFeb 27, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-565.
Campaign 15V116000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchSep 15, 2014
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to February 28, 2013. In the affected vehicles, interference between the hood inner panel and the secondary latch lever, in combination with debris and corrosion, may cause the secondary hood latch to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 14V565000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareMar 25, 2014
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 14V138000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, temporary/emergency spare tireApr 24, 2013
Nissan North America is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima vehicles manufactured March 21, 2012, through March 26, 2013. The spare tires may have been significantly over- or under-inflated.
Tires that are significantly over- or under-inflated may fail without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and adjust the spare tire pressure, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 13V158000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsMar 1, 2013
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag.
If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of personal injury.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 13V069000 on NHTSA.gov
SteeringOct 10, 2012
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification.
The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 12V494000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
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Air bags, Jan 12, 2017
THE OCS PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR IS NO LONGER WORKING. NISSAN HAS REFUSED TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. NISSAN REP.QUINN, FIRST CLAIM IT WAS DUE TO MILEAGE. THE SECOND CALL, FROM YESTERDAY, SHE STRANDED IT WAS A WARRANTY ISSUE. GIVEN THE CONTINUING ISSUES WITH THE SENSOR, THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE LACK OF ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS, IT IS NECESSARY TO REPORT THIS DEFECT TO THE NHTSHA.
Air bags, Jan 12, 2017
PASSENGER AIR BAG NOT RECOGNIZING WHEN SOMEONE IS IN THE SEAT. AIRBAG REMAINS OFF EVEN WITH A PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. THE DEALER HAS LOOKED AT THE CAR MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY STATE THEY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE WORKED ON THE SENSORS AND RECALIBRATED THEM BUT THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO ON AND OFF AND AIRBAG APPEARS TO BE NONFUNCTIONAL. DEALER SAYS THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE AND SYSTEM IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED.. LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED
Air bags, Seat belts, Jan 9, 2017
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA S - SAFETY SYSTEM DEFECT / MALFUNCTION PROBLEM:2 ASPECTS (1)THE OCS AIRBAG AND SEATBELT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT "INCORRECTLY INDICATES" A PASSENGER IS NOT IN THE SEAT WHEN IN FACT THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED! THIS CONDITION "TURNS OFF THE AIR BAG PROTECTION FOR AN ADULT PASSENGER!" (2)THE SEATBELT LIGHT 'INCORRECTLY INDICATES' THAT A PASSENGER IS UNBELTED. ERRONEOUS TEST RESULTS: NISSAN 'TESTS' THIS SAFETY SYSTEM ON EQUIPMENT PROGRAMMED BY NISSAN ' VIA A HUMANLY DEVISED ALGORITHM. IN OTHER WORDS, SINCE THE 'TEST EQUIPMENT' IS PROGRAMMED INCORRECTLY, THE RESULTS WILL BE WRONG. PROOF: NISSAN HAS RECALLED TO REPROGRAM MY VEHICLE 4 TIMES (I THINK) ' A NEW 'TEST' ALGORITHM. ADDITIONALLY, NISSAN REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE COULD BE A FAULTY COMPONENTS OF THIS SAFETY SYSTEM. IF THE 'TEST' FAILS TO SHOW A SYSTEM FAULT. NISSAN IGNORES THE PROBLEM. NISSAN REFUSES TO REPLACE COMPONENTS OF THIS FAULTY SYSTEM. 2013 ' 2017OCS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CONTINUES AFTER MULTIPLE REPROGRAMMINGS BY NISSAN. NISSAN HAS NEVER FIXED THIS FAULTY SYSTEM. NISSAN NEEDS TO REPLACE THIS SAFETY SYSTEM IMMEDIATELY!
Air bags, Jan 3, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE APPEARED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,900.
Air bags, Dec 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V138000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,435.
Air bags, Dec 6, 2016, crash
VEHICLE WAS MOVING ON A CITY STREET WHEN IT WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER RECENT RECALL WORK REGARDING SRS WAS PERFORMED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION. *TR
Air bags, Dec 4, 2016
WHEN AN ADULT PASSENGER SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THE AIRBAG DASH LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF TO INDICATE THAT AIR BAG IS FUNCTIONAL! THIS IS WHILE IN MOTION, STATIONARY, AND CAN SPORADICALLY WORK AS IT SHOULD BUT I AM STILL CONCERNED THAT THE SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING! !
Air bags, Dec 1, 2016
THE ORANGE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON RIGHT AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 96/97/2015,WITH THE NUMBER 1 UNDERNEATH. THIS LIGHT WOULD GO AWAY EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE BASED ON USAGE. IN THE LAST 3MONTHS OR MORE AUGUST 2016 IS WHEN THE RED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STARTING FLASHING WHEN CAR IS TURNED ON MOVING, WITH A PASSENGER OR WITHOUT. *TR
Air bags, Nov 22, 2016
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ACTIVATION MECHANISM IN SOME OF 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. NISSAN ALREADY HAD TWO RECALLS ON IT BUT THEY NEVER ABLE TO FIX IT. EVEN IF SOMEONE IS SITTING ON PASSENGER SIDE, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD IS ACTIVATED RANDOMLY, THAT MEANS AIRBAG WILL NOT OPEN IN CASE OF CRASH. IT IS A VERY SERIOUS FLAW. IN THE RECENT RECALL THEY SIMPLY MADE A S/W UPDATE TO FLIP THE AIRBAG LIGHT SWITCH ON/OFF LOGIC. NOTHING WAS DONE TO FIX THE CORE ISSUE. IT AGAIN RANDOMLY SWITCHES ON/OFF WHEN A PERSON IS SITTING. I HAVE TALKED TO NISSAN AND THEY DON'T SEEM TO CARE ABOUT IT. THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO HIDE OR CIRCUMVENT THIS ISSUE OR TRYING TO TELL CUSTOMERS THAT THERE IS NO ISSUE AT ALL. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN THREE YEARS AND NISSAN IS NOT FIXING THIS ISSUE .EVERYTIME THEY WILL SAY IT'S FIXED EITHER AFTER RECALL OR REPAIR BUT IN REALITY THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO CIRCUMVENT IT THROUGH S/W UPGRADES.
Air bags, Nov 3, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A MANUFACTURERS RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD BE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,094.
Steering, Air bags, Other or unspecified, Oct 19, 2016
BRAKES MAKE SQUEAKY NOISE ALL THE TIME. PASSANGER AIRBAG SIGN DOES NOT SHOW EVEN IF SOMEONE IS SITTING
Air bags, Oct 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE INDICATOR DISPLAYED AIR BAG OFF ONCE THE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
Air bags, Sep 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Air bags, Service brakes, Sep 26, 2016, crash
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY CHILDREN AND I WERE INJURED. I SERVICED MY CAR AT NISSAN FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL TWICE. I RECEIVED A RECALL FROM NHTSA AND NISSAN WOULDN'T COMPLY. EVERY TIME I'VE TAKEN MY CAR FOR THE BRAKE PADS TO BE SERVICED I ONLY NEED ROTORS NEVER BRAKE PADS! THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE FOR NO REASON WHAT SO EVER THIS CAR IS A CLUNKER!
Air bags, Sep 9, 2016
FIXED TWICE THROUGH PREVIOUS RECALLS BUT STILL DOES NOT DETECT A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND AUTOMATICALLY TURNS OFF THE AIRBAG.
Air bags, Aug 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR KEPT INDICATING "OFF", REGARDLESS IF THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MORE THAN 4 TIMES AND THEY PROVIDED NO REPAIR SOLUTION. THE DEALER RESET THE CODE MORE THAN ONCE AND RESET THE SENSOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS), 15V681000 (AIR BAGS), AND 14V138000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,813.
Air bags, Structure, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 24, 2016, crash
I WAS IN A ACCIDENT WHERE I HYROPLANNED AND THE BACK END HIT A DITCH AND MY CAR WENT ONTO THE MEDIAN ON THE FREEWAY AND I TOTALED MY CAR AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY
Electrical system, Air bags, Engine, Aug 15, 2016
AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN GOING OFF N ON W NO PASSENGER...SCARED SOMETHINGS NOT GONNA WORK IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. CAR JERKING ON HGHWY NOT ACCELERATING ..N LOSS OF POWER MID DRIVE OR TURN..I HAVE KIDS N THIS IS BECOMING A DEATH TRAP..W NO CK ENGINE LIGHT .
Air bags, Aug 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS), 15V681000 (AIR BAGS), 14V138000 (AIR BAGS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 13V069000 (AIR BAGS). THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT KEPT RANDOMLY ILLUMINATING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THE FAILURE CODE WAS CLEARED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF A REPAIR SOLUTION AND WAS TO CHECK WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Aug 15, 2016
PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL WAS COMPLETED BY NISSAN DEALER AS A "SOFTWARE" FIX. END RESULT LEAVES PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT IN ILLUMINATED POSITION WHEN PASSENGER SEAT EMPTY. AT NIGHT, THIS CREATES A SERIOUS DISTRACTION AND CAUSES DRIVER TO TAKE EYES OFF ROAD. DISTRACTION COULD CAUSE INJURY/DEATH. NISSAN FACTORY REP REFUSES TO REMEDY PROBLEM AND WILL MAKE NO FURTHER REPAIRS.
Air bags, Aug 12, 2016
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.
Air bags, Aug 5, 2016
AIRBAG OFF LIGHT WILL REMAIN ON FOR 5-10 MINUTES WITH AN ADULT PASSENGER SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND CAR IN DRIVE. ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT AND CONTINUES TO OCCUR AFTER FIX RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRING 2016 NISSAN RECALL. NISSAN REPORTS THEY CANNOT ADDRESS IT UNLESS THEY WITNESS IT AND BEING AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE, HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DO SO. VIDEO PROOF OF THIS HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED.
Suspension, Air bags, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 2, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS), 16V029000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES), AND 15V468000 (SUSPENSION). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Jul 27, 2016
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.
Air bags, Jul 26, 2016
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.