YearToAvoid

2018 Nissan Altima Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 36 airbag complaints for the 2018 Nissan Altima, 16% of its 225 total complaints, with 2 crashes reported and a median failure mileage of 46,477. There is no related recall listed for this issue on the 2018 model.

Airbags complaints
36
16% of 225
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
46,478 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Occupant classification/weight sensors in the passenger seat fail, causing the airbag to disengage or preventing deployment.
  • Airbag warning light stays illuminated even after repeated dealer visits and resets.
  • Airbags failed to deploy during actual collisions, including a head-on crash and a rear-end impact, leaving occupants unrestrained.
  • Wiring or connectors under the seat intermittently open, triggering side airbag fault codes depending on seat position.
  • Steering wheel spiral cord or seat back components are cited by dealers as the cause of airbag light failures.

When 2018 Nissan Altima airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 28, 2019, latest Aug 25, 2026.

2018 Nissan Altima airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2019Mar 2021Feb 2022Jun 2023May 2024Jun 2025Feb 2026
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2023 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA lists 36 airbag-related complaints for the 2018 Altima, which is 16% of the 225 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2018 Nissan Altima airbags?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2018 Altima's airbag complaints.
Did any 2018 Altima airbag failures cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data links 2 crashes to airbag complaints for the 2018 Altima, with 0 fires and 0 injuries reported.
At what mileage do 2018 Altima airbag problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2018 Altima is 46,477 miles.
How does the 2018 Altima compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2018 Altima's airbag complaints make up 16% of its total complaints, similar to the 2010 model year's 16% but lower than 2013's 22% share.

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.