2010 Nissan 370Z Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,204miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Nissan 370Z, 5% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,204 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Supplemental restraint system light is flashing on the instrument cluster. Also, air bag 2 deactivation light is lit. Went to Nissan dealer. Error code is b1018, occupant sensor. Dealer states that occupant sensor has failed, and they want $4700 to replace the entire base assembly of the seat. State the sensor is integrated with the seat, and must replace whole assembly. Vehicle is 10 years old, but only had 24,204 miles. Occupant seat has rarely been sat in.. The vehicle is typically garaged, and has never been in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11388784, filed 2021-01, 24,204 miles“****note - need more information. Contacted consumer - 3/29/2021, 4/21/2021**** flashing air bag light and the passenger airbag light always says it is off even with passengers in the seat. Air bag light on the dash flashes at all times. ## VIN failed ## Nissan, infiniti, datsun 2010#vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 4 - VIN corrected, error in one position only (indicated by ! In suggested VIN), multiple matches found; 14 - unable to provide information for all the characters in the VIN. #vpic# ##”
NHTSA complaint #11405221, filed 2021-03, 70,000 miles“The srs light came on on the dash. Car is 10 years old, but only has 24073 miles on it. Nissan dealer identified error code b1018. Occupant sensor in the front passenger seat failed. Nissan quoted $4767 to replace the passenger seat base assembly. Stated sensor was integrated into the seat and could not be replaced without replacing the entire seat cushion. It is interesting to note that Nissan had a voluntary recall campaign for the exact same issue on the 2007-2008 Nissan 350z. Nissan technical service bulletin 08-095d is germane. …”
NHTSA complaint #11399469, filed 2021-03, 24,073 miles“The front driver's seat is worn in the area of the seat airbag and I am concerned that the airbag will not deploy as designed in the event of a side crash. The wear area is weaker than designed and this may allow the airbag to not protect the occupant if and when required.”
NHTSA complaint #10524150, filed 2013-07, 11,000 miles“The contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2010 Nissan 370Z. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on a main road at 20 MPH, the passenger’s side air bag deployed. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no injuries reported. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was advised to contact the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced Customer Service Bulletin: P0A10; as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11650327, filed 2025-03, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10184027Nov 2, 20202009-2011 370Z COUPE AND 2010-2011 370Z ROADSTER; TAKATA PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR COLLECTION Service Campaign ID # P0A10 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened…
- 10182366Oct 9, 2020EXPIRATION NOTIFICATION P0A10 2009-11 370Z Passenger Inflator - Collection Activity - Dealer Announcement UPDATE October 9, 2020 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin…
- 10178243Jul 24, 2020Passenger Airbag Inflator Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative ***** Collection Initiative Summary ***** Nissan is conducting a special parts collection activity to replace…
- 10178238Jul 23, 20202009-2011 370Z COUPE AND 2010-2011 370Z ROADSTER; TAKATA PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR COLLECTION INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this Takata Inflator Field Quality Parts…
- 10165754Sep 5, 2019TAKATA INFLATOR FIELD QUALITY PARTS COLLECTION INITIATIVE 2009-2010 370Z Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative ID # P8309 and P8310 are No Longer Active. ï· Repair orders…
- 10158446Mar 22, 2019Driver and Passenger Air Bag Inflator Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative UPDATE March 22, 2019 Please discard ealier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from…
- 10158439Mar 22, 2019TAKATA INFLATOR FIELD QUALITY PARTS COLLECTION INITIATIVE 2009-2010 370Z This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions…
- 10158435Mar 21, 2019TAKATA INFLATOR FIELD QUALITY PARTS COLLECTION INITIATIVE 2009-2010 370Z INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this Takata Inflator Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative to…
- 10152524Nov 13, 2018AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING INDICATING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE IF YOU CONFIRM The air bag warning light is flashing slowly (repeating 2 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF). NOTE: If…
- 10192513Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Nissan 370Z
62 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Nissan 370Z
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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