Airbag complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 2% | 77,000 miles |
| 2020 | 2 | 9% | — |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% | 45,000 miles |
| 2017 | 11 | 6% | 75,000 miles |
| 2015 | 4 | 33% | 19,000 miles |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2013 | 2 | 18% | 109,000 miles |
| 2012 | 7 | 32% | 118,000 miles |
| 2011 | 3 | 12% | 71,000 miles |
| 2010 | 7 | 15% | 55,000 miles |
| 2009 | 9 | 19% | 56,000 miles |
| 2008 | 14 | 11% | 96,000 miles |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% | 123,000 miles |
| 2006 | 28 | 7% | 96,000 miles |
| 2005 | 18 | 2% | 74,000 miles |
| 2004 | 38 | 4% | 59,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while her son was driving 40 MPH, the front driver's steering wheel air bag and door air bags inadvertently deployed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with faulty air bag screws. The contact was informed that the screws and both air bags needed to be replaced. The contact's son was informed that the screws had sheared off. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of a Nissan internal air bag recall before which the air bag warning light was flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to complete the recall and diagnosed a failure with the air bag inflator and air bag control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the internal manufacturer recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed front driver's side air bag. The contact was informed that the front driver's air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had been illuminated for almost a year. The contact stated that previously in 2021, the air bag software was updated under an unknown recall. In addition, the contact stated that in 2022, the front driver's air bag control module was replaced under manufacturer approval at no cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,172.
Vehicle side or curtain air bags did not deploy during a violent t-bone collision in which another vehicle struck the passenger side of the truck at moderate speed. Had any passengers been seated in the right side of the vehicle, serious injuries or worse would have resulted from the airbag failures.
Side airbags deployed while going over a bump/hitting a pothole during a turn-no wheels left the ground and passenger knocked unconscious by deployment. See this problem mentioned in forums yet no recall and dealers unable to assess problem without specialist to check computer data. Perhaps sensors too sensitive to bumpy turns/maybe defective-don't know.
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags), however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
I recently had air bag light start flashing. I took in to Nissan dealer to get checked and they said the "spiral cable" was bad, this is also known as clock spring. Nissan reset and said bring back if occurs again. It did and I took to another shop for second opinion and same result. I agreed to get part to fix the truck. After being told part was on back order no eta on delivery of parts from Nissan. After 4 weeks I checked and found out the same dealer has 6 other "spiral cables" on back order. As I stand now, according to Nissan my trucks driver side air bag will not deploy if needed, and no eta on parts.
Related recalls (4)
Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Titan vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured ACU.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD120.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Air bags › Frontal
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020.
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Titan years have airbag problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2004 (38), 2006 (28), 2005 (18), 2008 (14) and 2017 (11) model years. Airbag complaints make up 4% of all complaints for the 2004.
Is there a recall for Nissan Titan airbag problems?
Yes — 4 recalls, including 24V-580 (air bag/restraint control module, Aug 5, 2024); 24V-154 (inflator module, Feb 27, 2024); 23V-067 (frontal, Feb 10, 2023). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Nissan Titan airbag problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 78,000 miles; 35% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the frontal › sensor/control module (12 mentions), followed by the frontal (12).
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.