2012 Nissan Versa Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 167about this part
- Share
- 34%of 486 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,357miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 167 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Nissan Versa, 34% of the 486 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,357 miles. 28 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 6 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.
“Nissan Versa 2012 has a engine problem with the mass air sensor and also the electrical probelm.my car shut off on the road while I was driving.I sent to the mechanist but they could not find the exact problem.I also sent to a Nissan dealership but the problem still remain it. I one time almost got a accident because of it.”
NHTSA complaint #11395606, filed 2021-02, 68,945 miles“Takata recall: my driver's side airbag is under recall and parts will not be available until spring 2018. I called my dealership for information about a loaner vehicle until the repair can take place. After finally being redirected to the service manager from talking to several individuals, I left a message which was never returned.”
NHTSA complaint #11040679, filed 2017-10, 76,000 miles“Takata recall . I was in a car acciendt on june 8, 2017 and my air bags did not work while I was in motion as I was being hit on the highway by another car and under my credit karma profile , its shows my car has five recall notices . How can this matter be resolved. I also have insurance papers to prove I filed a insuarce claim.”
NHTSA complaint #11056343, filed 2017-12, 60,000 miles“The light on the board of the air bags turns on and off in red at all times when it is on. Buy the car a distributor on march 31 and I made a withdrawal for a defect in the air bags Nissan communicates with me for a replacement but it has not happened. I am very concerned about safety when using the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11121548, filed 2018-08, 78,000 miles“(1) I rec'd a recall notice in march 2017 re side impact sensor connector pins that may degrade over time. I've been to berman dealership in chicago twice for service and when I asked about recall, was told the replacement part wasn't available. (2) in nov. 2017 I rec'd a notice re takata airbag inflators”
NHTSA complaint #11044811, filed 2017-11, 22,000 milesRelated recalls
- 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
- 17V144000Mar 6, 2017Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa vehicles. Degradation of the side impact sensor connector pins may cause the…Covers: Nissan Versa 2012
- 17V028000Jan 10, 2017Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida…Covers: Nissan Versa 2007–2009, 2012, Infiniti M35 2006–2010, M45 2006–2010 +2 more
- 12V055000Feb 14, 2012Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 altima and versa vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with side curtain air bags that contain an incorrect…Covers: Nissan Versa 2012, Altima 2012
Related service bulletins
- 11009068Sep 19, 2024DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00…
- 10234044Mar 9, 2023DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10213158Apr 26, 2022DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10190213Mar 5, 2021DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10165784Sep 12, 2019DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored And OCS zero point reset cannot be performed (continued on the next page) And The…
- 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…
- 10153006Jan 10, 2019TAKATA INFLATOR FIELD QUALITY PARTS COLLECTION INITIATIVE 2012, 2014, AND 2015 VERSA SEDAN Parts Collection Initiative ID #s PM670, PM671, PM672, and PM673 are No Longer Active…
- 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…
- 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…
- 10126438Nov 1, 2017Driver & Passenger Inflator Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative Update This bulletin applies to vehicles registered in the states of Florida and Texas. ***** Collection…
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 2012 Nissan Versa
163 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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