The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
The risk
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 15V-681 (15V681000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification |
| Report date | October 20, 2015 |
| Owners notified | November 30, 2015 |
| Vehicles affected | 919 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2013 Infiniti JX35 airbag problems 87
- 2014 Infiniti QX60 airbag problems 24
- 2015 Infiniti QX60 airbag problems 13
- 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid airbag problems 1
- 2013 Nissan Altima airbag problems 514
- 2014 Nissan Altima airbag problems 208
- 2015 Nissan Altima airbag problems 177
- 2013 Nissan Pathfinder airbag problems 177
- 2014 Nissan Pathfinder airbag problems 92
- 2015 Nissan Pathfinder airbag problems 55
- 2013 Nissan Sentra airbag problems 96
- 2014 Nissan Sentra airbag problems 51
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 15V-681 repair free?
Yes. Infiniti dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 919 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.