The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016. The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.
The risk
If the wiring harness disconnects, the passenger air bag may not to deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 16V-436 (16V436000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| Report date | June 15, 2016 |
| Owners notified | August 9, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 4,355 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 16V-436 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 4,355 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.