Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Nissan Sentra owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I was in the highway at about 60 mph and the air bag light came on also the check engine light and I heard a sound and my car lost power I was able to get to the side lane then when it stopped all the way I started the car but would not go pass 30 mph and would barely go on reverse took it to mechanic they said it was the transmission tried to charge me $ 4,700 haven't drove it since
The Airbag Light, came on a few months ago. UNKNOWN why or exact date. Air Bag inspection, has outrageous cost, to just diagnose why it's on. I have never had a issue with air bags with this car or another car. This is uncommon. Especially with, No Car Incidents.
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while the driver was pulling off from a stop, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed but was repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion, while the driver was driving, an oncoming vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Vehicle was involved in an accident, where my car was a total loss. The seat belts on the driver side did not lock once my car was hit by the other vehicle who caused the accident. This caused my brother the driver to go forward. Also the airbag did not deploy when my vehicle was struck. Causing more harm and worse injuries, because there was nothing to keep my brother from going forward. The vehicle was sitting still waiting to turn, when it was struck by a truck that failed to brake and just crashed into the back of my car. The accident took place on a city street .
The car was hit in the driver and rear door at approximately 40miles per hour. The side airbag was too forceful causing serious injury to eye and burns mark. We feel the airbag was more harm than good, at the point of almost losing eyesight in one eye.
I had an accident, I was stuck behind the vehicle and the bag lights, evaporation sensors, and gasoline went in to take it to the car agency and they warned me that it is okay but today the vehicle inspection of the state does not pass
My car was parked in my apartment parking lot. I was in the driver seat when my passenger excited the vehicle and slammed the door shut. My curtain airbags deployed from the front windshield to bed back rear window. As well as my passenger seat airbag deployed. Nissan would not and could not fix the airbags because the part a needed to be repaired were not found. Japanese car shops would not fix them because it was a liability on them and feared them deploying again. Lawyers wouldn't take the case because the damage wasn't worth their time. And my insurance company would not cover the damages because there was no accident or collison. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the air bag failed to deploy after another vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of the contact's vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the right side of the neck, arm, the lower -middle part of the back and the left leg, and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Hello, my daughter was involved in a motor vehicle accident in which the driver side airbag deployed. She developed some deep cuts on her head and I believe a fracture. I am concerned that her car might be part of the Takata airbag recall because I believe that there were pieces of metal from the airbag that caused the deep cuts on her head. Please investigate this. I don't have any photos right now or police reports, but I can get that information if required. Thanks
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the air bag and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the failure was unable to be determined. On one occasion, the dealer reset the codes but the failure was not corrected. In addition, the tire pressure monitoring warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 119,076.
Airbag complaints in other Sentra years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2011 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Nissan Sentra, 14% of the model year's 142 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2011 Nissan Sentra airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2011 Nissan Sentra, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2011 Nissan Sentra airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 65,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 9 crashes, 0 fires and 6 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.