YearToAvoid

2011 Nissan Rogue Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 45 complaints on the 2011 Nissan Rogue, 12% of that year's 362 total complaints. NHTSA lists 5 crashes and 2 injuries tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 90,000, and no related recalls are listed.

Airbags complaints
45
12% of 362 complaints
All complaints this year
362
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
90,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Passenger-side airbag warning light illuminates or blinks intermittently even with an adult seated in the front passenger seat, with dealers pointing to a faulty occupant classification sensor.
  • Owners report the passenger airbag sensor malfunctioning, with dealers saying the seat sensor module needs replacement.
  • A defective clock spring in the steering wheel causes loss of steering-wheel controls and horn function, sometimes triggering the airbag warning light.
  • Some drivers report airbags failing to deploy during actual crashes, including after unintended acceleration incidents that ended in collisions.
  • Airbag warning lights stay on and recur even after dealers reset them, without a lasting fix being identified.

When 2011 Nissan Rogue airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 8, 2011, latest Jul 26, 2025.

2011 Nissan Rogue airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2011Sep 2016Dec 2017Feb 2019Sep 2020Sep 2021Sep 2023
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Jul 2025; peak Aug 2018 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2011 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Rogue model year

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

  1. 20071 (100%)
  2. 2008129 (30%)
  3. 2009101 (32%)
  4. 201039 (14%)
  5. 201145 (12%)
  6. 201241 (13%)
  7. 201390 (15%)
  8. 201474 (17%)
  9. 201599 (18%)
  10. 201661 (11%)
  11. 201771 (12%)
  12. 201831 (5%)
  13. 20198 (2%)
  14. 20208 (5%)
  15. 202114 (5%)
  16. 20225 (2%)
  17. 20237 (1%)
  18. 20243 (1%)
  19. 20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 45 airbag-related complaints for the 2011 Nissan Rogue, which is 12% of the 362 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2011 Nissan Rogue?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag complaints on the 2011 Nissan Rogue.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2011 Rogue?
The median mileage at failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2011 Rogue is 90,000 miles.
Are airbag complaints more common on other Rogue model years?
Airbag complaints represent a similar or higher share on other years, peaking at 18% for 2015 and 17% for 2014, compared to 12% for 2011.
Have airbag issues on the 2011 Rogue led to injuries or crashes?
NHTSA data tied to airbag complaints on the 2011 Rogue shows 5 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.

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.