Recall 17V253000: 2014, 2016–2017 Nissan Sentra and 1 other model
- Report received
- Apr 13, 2017
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 30,038vehicles
- Model years
- 2014–2017
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
Possible consequence
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2015 Nissan Leaf110 complaints
- 2016 Nissan Leaf36 complaints
- 2017 Nissan Leaf17 complaints
- 2014 Nissan Sentra380 complaints
- 2016 Nissan Sentra270 complaints
- 2017 Nissan Sentra231 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.