Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Nissan Versa owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Seatbelt on driver's side didn't lock. Seatbelt on passenger side did lock no one riding there. A deer jumped right in front of me going 55mph air came out but I didn't get any powder burns and seatbelt pulled all the way out. I'm a small woman lucky I didn't go through the windshield.
While driving, I was going about 25mph, but was coming to an intersection. Before getting to the intersection the light was blinking yellow due to the time so i started to slow down so i could yield through the light. At this time, my son who was 3yrs 2mo old (at the time) was in the backseat in his carseat. As I gradually stepped on the brake pedal, I then felt a big slam, and my face smacked the airbag and dust flew all over my vehicle, and son in the backseat who didnt have an airbag deploy. As I came to realize what happened my son was in the backseat screaming and i had smoke coming from my hood. I hit a city light pole outside of a 7-Eleven store. I was unsure of what happened that caused the accident, but after it happened I got out of my car in complete shock of what hit me. …
The Airbag light is stuck on solid(its accessable). The seatbelts lock without toucking them(its accessable). The trunk wont unlock electrical problem through wire harness(its accessable) My safety and everyone else safety is in danger with these recalls that the dealer wont acknowledge on my 2007 Nissan Versa still in 2022. The problems are on all nissan versa models through 2007 - 2012 have been confirmed by dealer and my vehicle is a 2007 nissan versa hatchback and it says theres no recalls for my VIN which Nissan needs to be sued for this or actually fix there recalls. My vehicle has not been inspected by dealer, police, or insurance. But It has been checked by professional mechanics. no lights before problem started. just came on out of no where Airbag light never blinks just stays on solid after car is turned on. and the trunk worked just fine for 15 years until yesterday. …
Airbag light keeps blinking. Came on for no reason, won't turn off. Yes It is available for inspection. My safety is as risk if the airbag employs. No I'm not aware of problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No the vehicle or component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. Warning light appeared on the Jan 28th 2023 and is still blinking when I turn car on.
Vehicle was in motion on a highway when it unexpectedly started shaking and sliding/skidding from side to side ending in a crash. Furthermore, malfunctioning airbags resulted in severe cuts, bruises and other injuries to face and other body parts.
I received a recall notice in the fall of 2017 for the driver side airbag. When the replacement airbags were available in the spring of 2018 & called my local dealership where I purchased the car and made an appointment to have the work done. I was told when I arrived that because the airbag light was flashing they needed to do a diagnostic test that would cost $100+ to determine if it was safe to replace the airbag. They stated that the wiring harness/spiral cable May be the problem & that it would cost $1000+ to replace everything & that this was not covered under the recall. The vehicle has less than 94000 miles. I really like the car, but I also want to make sure it is safe to drive. Do I have any rights here? I called nissanone & they gave me a case # 31081454, they contacted the dealer & they were told that my check engine light needed to be addressed first. …
Takata recall 16v-349: re: doj case number 16-20810, U.S. District court, eastern district of michigan. I see from the plea agreement that U.S. Government received its money, the clerk of court in michigan received its $400.00. The vehicle manufacturers also received their cut. However, the folks that own affected vehicles that cannot accommodate front passenger until replacement of inflator is made are out of luck. Nothing is being done for them. All we receive is run around; I have not been able to use front passenger seat since being notified by recall notice date 07/25/2016. Perhaps someone in U.S. Government can put another fire under Takata's butt to get these replacements produced and get dealers off their duffs to replace the faulty parts. This vehicle must be driven regularly to transport grandchildren.
I received notice of the Takata passenger airbag recall in August, 2016. I have been unable to have passengers in my car since August without risking their deaths. Nissan has done absolutely nothing to remedy the situation. Despite many calls & many promises from them that the parts will be in "soon," they have done nothing but apologize. Toyota & Honda seem to be able to get parts but Nissan says they can't. Now they're telling me it might be March of 2017 before I can get my vehicle fixed; 8 months after their original recall notice. This recall is a huge inconvenience to me & my family, never mind possible danger to me as the driver should the airbag deploy erroneously. Nissan's behavior is irresponsible & unacceptable. Nissan needs to be disciplined.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated for approximately 2 weeks. The vehicle was taken to hendrick Nissan of kansas city (8400 shawnee mission pkwy, merriam, ks 66202) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20V008000 (air bags) however, the VIN was not included. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 18V452000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 218,000. Consumer stated airbag light keeps on blinking and there was a recall but the dealership refuses to fix the problem unless consumer pays for it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that the dashboard shifted out of position on the driver's side and the air bag was exposed. The vehicle was taken to teddy Nissan (3660 boston rd, bronx, ny 10469, phone: [phone]), but the part was not available for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V449000 and 17V028000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer stated that the parts were not available. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Nissan Versa sedan and Versa hatchback vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi,…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and 2007-2012 Versa Hatchback vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver frontal air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject inflator with a new one manufactured by a different supplier, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available.
Show 1 more recall
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas,…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017.
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.
Airbag complaints in other Versa years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2007 Nissan Versa?
NHTSA has 150 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Nissan Versa, 42% of the model year's 354 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Nissan Versa airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 20V-008 (inflator module, Jan 9, 2020); NHTSA recall 18V-452 (inflator module, Jul 6, 2018); NHTSA recall 17V-449 (inflator module, Jul 17, 2017). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Versa airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 72,000 miles, and 19% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 12 crashes, 0 fires and 11 injuries and 1 death 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.