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2019 Nissan Altima Air bags Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
5%of 234 total for the year
Median mileage
27,806miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Nissan Altima, 5% of the 234 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,806 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.

“I had an accident on the highway and obtained severe frontal damage totaling over 5000.00 and the airbags did not deploy at all, I purchased the vehicle 0n the 30th of may 2019”

NHTSA complaint #11229515, filed 2019-07, 1,300 miles

“On Feb 04/24 I was getting to go to the store when I started my car and seat belt and supplemental air bag warning light came on. I have tried to contact dealer representative and no call back or respond my e-mail. My brother stop by dealer and they want me to pay $200 just to make a diagnosis. I will give you my name and information but share only if need it.”

NHTSA complaint #11570634, filed 2024-02

“A truck was turning without signaling and we were passing on right side assuming he was turning left- and he suddenly jerked right causing major impact and sent us into ditch where we were stopped by impacting a solid fence.”

NHTSA complaint #11722802, filed 2026-03

“The occupant detection sensor unit on my car has malfunctioned for the 3rd time. My car has never been in an accident or have had the air bags deployed. The first incident was November 2021 with 24,163 miles. The dealer performed a zero-point reset. The second incident was January 2023 with 53,665 miles. The dealer again performed a zero-point reset but charged $170.03 to repair. The dealer told me this is not covered by my extended warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11521065, filed 2023-05

“The airbag system failed to deploy during a collision. The vehicle is currently in not my possession. The airbag control module, sensors, and airbags themselves can be inspected to determine the cause of non-deployment. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My safety was put at significant risk because the airbags did not deploy during the impact. This increased the potential for serious injury to the driver and passengers during the crash, as the airbags are a critical part of the vehicle’s safety system designed to prevent head and chest injuries. 3. …”

NHTSA complaint #11698860, filed 2025-11

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025114%
202425%
2022310%
202123%
202095%
2019115%
20183616%
20177419%
20167213%
201517719%
201420819%
201351422%
20125713%
2011229%
20106116%
2009916%
200814214%
20076313%
2006435%
2005474%
2004114%
2003283%
2002343%
2001159%
2000149%
19991315%
19981512%
19973532%
19963740%
19956134%
19944038%
19931916%

Other parts of the 2019 Nissan Altima

Electrical system
58 complaints
Other or unknown
49 complaints
Engine
48 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
41 complaints
Brakes
30 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Lane departure
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Nissan Altima

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology