YearToAvoid

2013 Nissan Frontier Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2013 Nissan Frontier, 31% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median mileage at failure of 38,000. There are no related recalls listed for this issue on this model year.

Airbags complaints
15
31% of 48
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
38,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Side curtain airbags deploy unexpectedly with no crash or impact, sometimes at low speed on flat ground.
  • Airbag warning light stays illuminated or flashes on and off, often linked to a failed sensor near the radiator or under the dash.
  • Front crash zone or yaw rate sensors malfunction, triggering warning lights and raising concern about airbag readiness during highway driving.
  • Owners report airbags failing to inflate properly during an actual crash, including one case with visible burn holes in the airbag after impact.
  • Passenger airbag systems indicate no protection is available for front-seat occupants due to sensor faults.

When 2013 Nissan Frontier airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 21, 2015, latest Mar 16, 2026.

2013 Nissan Frontier airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2015Nov 2015Jan 2017Jul 2018Feb 2020Aug 2023May 2024
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Mar 2026; peak Jul 2016 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 Nissan Frontier

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Frontier model year

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

  1. 200514 (3%)
  2. 200626 (4%)
  3. 200738 (7%)
  4. 200821 (15%)
  5. 20099 (24%)
  6. 201019 (32%)
  7. 201116 (25%)
  8. 201223 (29%)
  9. 201315 (31%)
  10. 201411 (26%)
  11. 201510 (30%)
  12. 201610 (23%)
  13. 20175 (13%)
  14. 20182 (8%)
  15. 20195 (18%)
  16. 20201 (4%)
  17. 20213 (16%)
  18. 20223 (3%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20241 (5%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2013 Nissan Frontier have?
NHTSA lists 15 airbag-related complaints for the 2013 Frontier, which is 31% of all 48 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Frontier airbags?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for airbag issues on the 2013 Nissan Frontier, even though several owners mention Takata recalls affecting other years.
At what mileage do airbag problems usually show up on the 2013 Frontier?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 38,000 at the time owners reported airbag failures.
Have airbag problems on the 2013 Frontier caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 3 crashes and 1 injury tied to airbag complaints for the 2013 Frontier, with no reported fires.
Is the 2013 Frontier worse for airbag issues than other Frontier years?
The 2013 Frontier's 31% share of complaints tied to airbags is close to the 2010 (32%) and 2012 (29%) model years, and higher than most years from 2016 onward.

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.