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2014 Nissan Maxima Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2014 Nissan Maxima, 25% of its 96 total complaints. There are no related recalls, but 4 crashes and 2 injuries were reported, with a median mileage at failure of 34,878 miles.

Airbags complaints
24
25% of 96
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
34,878 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the front passenger 'airbag off' warning light illuminating even when an adult passenger is seated, often intermittently.
  • Some drivers say the false airbag-off warning appears randomly while driving or while the car sits idling with the passenger inside.
  • One owner reported the airbag warning light triggering only in sub-zero temperatures and clearing once the vehicle warmed up.
  • Dealers were frequently unable to duplicate the sensor fault when the vehicle was brought in for inspection.
  • In one case airbags reportedly failed to deploy during a side-impact crash, resulting in injuries.

When 2014 Nissan Maxima airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2014, latest Oct 7, 2025.

2014 Nissan Maxima airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2014Jun 2016Mar 2017Sep 2017Sep 2018Oct 2019Mar 2023Oct 2025
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2014 to Oct 2025; peak Oct 2014 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 201015 (5%)
  2. 201123 (22%)
  3. 201227 (25%)
  4. 201316 (26%)
  5. 201424 (25%)
  6. 20151 (100%)
  7. 201614 (10%)
  8. 201718 (17%)
  9. 20181 (3%)
  10. 20190 (0%)
  11. 20202 (9%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Nissan Maxima?
NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2014 Maxima, which is 25% of the 96 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Maxima airbags?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this airbag complaint pattern for the 2014 Maxima.
What is the most common airbag problem on the 2014 Nissan Maxima?
The most common pattern reported is a false 'passenger airbag off' warning light triggering even when an adult occupies the seat, often intermittently.
Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint area for the 2014 Maxima includes 4 crashes and 2 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 34,878 miles.

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.