How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Nissan Murano?

NHTSA lists 26 airbag-related complaints for the 2012 Murano, which is 19% of all 135 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Nissan Murano airbags?

No. NHTSA shows no related recall tied to this airbag issue for the 2012 Murano, despite the volume of complaints.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 65,548 miles.

Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2012 Murano.

How does the 2012 Murano compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2012 model's 26 airbag complaints and 19% share are higher than most other Murano years, with only the 2015 model year (36 complaints, 18% share) coming close.

2012 Nissan Murano Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 26 complaints on the 2012 Nissan Murano, 19% of all complaints filed for the year, with 2 crashes and 2 injuries reported. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue, even though owners describe a recurring passenger seat airbag sensor fault.

Airbags complaints: 26; 19% of 135
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 65,548 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Passenger seat airbag warning light stays illuminated or flashes, often showing code B1018, even with an adult seated in the passenger seat.
Airbag indicator blinks in a pattern (one long blink followed by rapid short blinks) signaling that both airbags are disabled.
Dealers tell owners the passenger seat cushion and airbag sensor need replacement, with no recall covering the repair.
Some owners report the passenger seat occupant sensor fails to detect a passenger, disabling that airbag entirely.
In at least one case airbags failed to deploy during a collision that totaled the vehicle, despite the other vehicle's airbags deploying.

When 2012 Nissan Murano airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 2, 2013, latest Apr 15, 2024.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Apr 2024; peak Dec 2020 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 Nissan Murano

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Murano model year

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

201013 (7%)
201113 (9%)
201226 (19%)
20133 (4%)
201411 (8%)
201536 (18%)
201611 (10%)
20177 (7%)
20182 (2%)
20195 (12%)
20201 (2%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Nissan Murano?: NHTSA lists 26 airbag-related complaints for the 2012 Murano, which is 19% of all 135 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Nissan Murano airbags?: No. NHTSA shows no related recall tied to this airbag issue for the 2012 Murano, despite the volume of complaints.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 65,548 miles.
Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2012 Murano.
How does the 2012 Murano compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2012 model's 26 airbag complaints and 19% share are higher than most other Murano years, with only the 2015 model year (36 complaints, 18% share) coming close.