2016 Nissan Versa Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 26%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,762miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Nissan Versa, 26% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,762 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Lost consciousness due to previously undiagnosed medical issue, car was in 2nd gear and hit telephone pole. Car was totaled and I was injured from the impact, airbags did not deploy. I was presumably going as fast as possible in 2nd gear as my foot was on the pedal when I lost consciousness.”
NHTSA complaint #11310213, filed 2020-02, 35,523 miles“Takata recall - my airbag light has come on and I haven't had any accidents. I haven't had the car for 6 months yet and really need to get this looked at. I woke up one morning to take my daughter to school and soon as I crunk up the car the light was flaking and won't go off.”
NHTSA complaint #11090073, filed 2018-04, 45,000 miles“My car was in park , when I got in and shut driver's door the airbags exploded hurting my eyes and neck. Still dealing with Nissan for 18 months and still not even looked at”
NHTSA complaint #11255692, filed 2019-09, 45,000 miles“Takata recall back in march 17 I was in an accident on the highway by dia the steering wheel locked up and I was force to run into the back of a lady in another lane. My air bag did not deploy”
NHTSA complaint #11046263, filed 2017-11, 10,000 miles“I was hit from behind in a crash and was knocked into a car in front of me. Suffered mild head injury. None of the air bags deployed. The injury could have been worst.”
NHTSA complaint #11155510, filed 2018-12, 50,003 milesRelated service bulletins
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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 2016 Nissan Versa
20 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
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