2011 Nissan Versa Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 152about this part
- Share
- 57%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,215miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 152 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Nissan Versa, 57% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,215 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I took my car in to Nissan for recall they suposeively fixed the airbag problem . Since then I has a small fender bender. Airbag did not pop open. Last week the car was in an accident. The front was severly danmaged and still airbag did not pop out. I dont think it ever got fixed!!!! My son could have died.who is responsible for this. I'm I complaining to the correct place???”
NHTSA complaint #11291759, filed 2019-12, 160,000 miles“Takata recall I received a recall notice for my vehicle but the parts simply are not available. The dealership says it is a manufacturer issue and that they have no control over it. Do we have to wait until someone gets hurt and we have to sure before something is done? We have two vehicles that need recalls done. How do I get this taken care of?”
NHTSA complaint #10956400, filed 2017-02, 95,000 miles“Takata recall: I was not informed about this recall until a bare mention in january, 8 months into the recall. Since repair is not available, it requires me to keep front passenger seat empty, and I was not told this. The recall has been extant for a year, I cannot use the front seat, and no repair is still available. This makes my car significantly less useful for my family.”
NHTSA complaint #10968899, filed 2017-03, 50,000 miles“I took my car to lithia Nissan of fresno, for a recall on the air bags , since performing air bag recall, air bag light came on , now im stuck with the airbag light on, they don t want to fix it, I,m worried that I can have a safety issue later on in case of an accident”
NHTSA complaint #11222417, filed 2019-06, 140,000 miles“After arriving home while taking groceries out of the car my grandson closed the door I don't believe it was hard (he's 4yrs old) the airbag deployed this is a cause for concern if a four year old can cause an airbag deployment there is obviously a problem with the sensor when I called to report it I find out that im not the only one that this has happened to.”
NHTSA complaint #10616199, filed 2014-07, 62,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V008000Jan 9, 2020Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback…Covers: Nissan Versa 2007–2011, Infiniti FX35 2003–2008, FX45 2003–2008 +8 more
- 18V401000Jun 15, 2018Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles and 2011-2012 Nissan Versa hatchback vehicles ever registered in the…Covers: Nissan Versa 2010–2012
- 18V044000Jan 10, 2018Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Versa Hatchback, and 2009-2011 Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of…Covers: Nissan Versa 2009–2012
- 17V449000Jul 17, 2017Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver…Covers: Nissan Versa 2007–2012
- 16V349000May 24, 2016Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45…Covers: Nissan Versa 2007–2011, Infiniti FX35 2003–2008, FX45 2003–2008 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10152994Jan 29, 2019Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q4 Nissan is continuing to ask its dealers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls and to help it achieve…
- 10152508Nov 30, 2018Dealer Engagement for Takata Awareness Nissan is committed to the safety and security of its customers and their passengers. As you are likely aware, Nissan has initiated…
- 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…
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10044445Jun 25, 2012Nissan: information being provided regarding the replacement of curtain air bag ramp brackets on certain model vehicles.
- 10042847Jan 9, 2012Nissan: information regarding the front door internals side satellite sensor and pre existing side air bag satellite sensor in pillars in some vehicles.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 16% |
| 2020 | 5 | 8% |
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
| 2018 | 15 | 26% |
| 2017 | 15 | 24% |
| 2016 | 21 | 26% |
| 2015 | 25 | 15% |
| 2014 | 24 | 12% |
| 2013 | 22 | 11% |
| 2012 | 167 | 34% |
| 2011 | 152 | 57% |
| 2010 | 130 | 48% |
| 2009 | 180 | 36% |
| 2008 | 171 | 45% |
| 2007 | 150 | 42% |
Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Versa
46 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Nissan Versa
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