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2010 Nissan Altima Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 61 airbag complaints for the 2010 Nissan Altima, 16% of its 380 total complaints that year, with 14 crashes, 1 fire and 19 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 50,000. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Airbags complaints
61
16% of 380
Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
19
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed crashes, including rear-end and head-on collisions, sometimes leaving occupants injured against the steering wheel or dashboard.
  • Side curtain airbags reportedly did not deploy in a T-bone collision at highway speed despite direct impact to the passenger door.
  • Some drivers describe the driver-side airbag deploying suddenly with no impact, during a turn, causing loss of vehicle control.
  • Owners report airbags deploying in low-speed, minor-impact situations such as light tapping of a preceding vehicle, causing neck injuries.
  • One complaint describes airbag deployment during a multi-vehicle crash accompanied by a fire that caused burns to a passenger.

When 2010 Nissan Altima airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 17, 2010, latest Nov 24, 2024.

2010 Nissan Altima airbags complaints: complaints filed per quarter62010 Q12012 Q32014 Q12015 Q22016 Q32018 Q12020 Q12024 Q1
61 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2024 Q4; peak 2016 Q2 (6).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200547 (4%)
  2. 200643 (5%)
  3. 200763 (13%)
  4. 2008142 (14%)
  5. 200991 (6%)
  6. 201061 (16%)
  7. 201121 (9%)
  8. 201257 (13%)
  9. 2013514 (22%)
  10. 2014208 (19%)
  11. 2015177 (19%)
  12. 201670 (13%)
  13. 201773 (19%)
  14. 201836 (16%)
  15. 201911 (5%)
  16. 20208 (5%)
  17. 20212 (3%)
  18. 20223 (10%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20242 (5%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2010 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA lists 61 airbag-related complaints for the 2010 Altima, which is 16% of the 380 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Nissan Altima airbags?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this airbag problem area on the 2010 Altima.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 50,000 miles.
Did the airbag issues on the 2010 Altima cause injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data tied to these complaints reports 14 crashes, 1 fire, and 19 injuries.
Is the airbag complaint rate higher in other Altima years?
The 2013 model year had a higher share at 22% and far more complaints (514), while 2010 sits at 16% with 61 complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.