How many airbag complaints does the 2011 Nissan Maxima have?

NHTSA lists 23 airbag complaints for the 2011 Maxima, which is 22% of the 106 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Maxima airbags?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this specific airbag complaint pattern on the 2011 Maxima.

Have airbag problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2011 Maxima?

NHTSA data ties the airbag complaints on this model year to 3 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do airbag problems usually show up on the 2011 Maxima?

The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 26,022 miles.

What is the most common airbag complaint on the 2011 Maxima?

The most frequent pattern in owner complaints is the passenger airbag warning light staying on or the occupant sensor failing to detect a seated passenger, disabling that airbag.

2011 Nissan Maxima Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 23 airbag complaints for the 2011 Nissan Maxima, 22% of all complaints for that year, tied to 3 crashes and 5 injuries. No related recall is listed for this issue. Median mileage at failure was 26,022 miles.

Airbags complaints: 23; 22% of 106
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 26,022 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Passenger-side airbag warning light stays on or the system shows the seat as unoccupied even with an adult passenger seated, disabling the airbag.
Some owners report the passenger airbag failed to deploy or deployed only after driving well over ten miles with a passenger seated.
In at least one crash, airbags did not deploy at all during an impact, and the vehicle sustained damage along with occupant injury.
In another case airbags deployed during a collision and caused multiple serious injuries, including broken bones and a cracked sternum.
Owners describe the passenger occupant sensor failing after unrelated front-end repairs, which then shuts off all airbags and triggers a seatbelt warning light.
One complaint links a melting dashboard to potential interference with passenger airbag performance.

When 2011 Nissan Maxima airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 25, 2011, latest Jul 15, 2024.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2011 to Jul 2024; peak Mar 2014 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2011 Nissan Maxima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Maxima model year

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

20059 (1%)
200613 (2%)
200718 (14%)
200823 (29%)
200943 (13%)
201015 (5%)
201123 (22%)
201227 (25%)
201316 (26%)
201424 (25%)
20151 (100%)
201614 (10%)
201718 (17%)
20181 (3%)
20190 (0%)
20202 (9%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2011 Nissan Maxima have?: NHTSA lists 23 airbag complaints for the 2011 Maxima, which is 22% of the 106 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Maxima airbags?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this specific airbag complaint pattern on the 2011 Maxima.
Have airbag problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2011 Maxima?: NHTSA data ties the airbag complaints on this model year to 3 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems usually show up on the 2011 Maxima?: The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 26,022 miles.
What is the most common airbag complaint on the 2011 Maxima?: The most frequent pattern in owner complaints is the passenger airbag warning light staying on or the occupant sensor failing to detect a seated passenger, disabling that airbag.