How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Nissan Sentra?

NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2011 Sentra, which is 14% of all 142 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2011 Nissan Sentra?

No airbag-related recall is listed in the data for the 2011 Sentra, though some owners referenced the broader Takata inflator recall in their complaints.

Did the airbag problems cause crashes or injuries?

Of the 20 airbag complaints, 9 involved a crash and 6 involved a reported injury, with a median mileage at failure of 65,000 miles.

How does the 2011 Sentra compare to other Sentra years for airbag complaints?

The 2011 Sentra's 14% share is close to the 2013 (15%) and 2014 (13%) years, but higher than later years like 2018 (5%) and 2019 (6%).

2011 Nissan Sentra Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2011 Nissan Sentra, 14% of all complaints for the year, with 9 crashes and 6 injuries reported. No airbag-related recall is listed for this year, though several complaints reference the Takata inflator issue.

Airbags complaints: 20; 14% of 142
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 65,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report frontal or side-impact crashes where the airbags failed to deploy at all, sometimes leaving occupants without protection on impact.
Some drivers describe the airbag deploying but with excessive force, causing eye and facial injuries.
Several complaints describe the airbag warning light flashing on the dashboard with no diagnosed cause, even after dealer service visits.
A few owners mention seat belts failing to lock at the same time the airbag did not deploy during a crash.
Some complaints reference concern over the Takata inflator recall program, worried their airbag could rupture or shed metal fragments in a crash.
One complaint describes the airbag control module found broken after a front-end collision, leaving the system inactive before the crash occurred.

When 2011 Nissan Sentra airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 16, 2012, latest Jul 14, 2024.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2012 to Jul 2024; peak Oct 2014 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2011 Nissan Sentra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Sentra model year

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

201031 (22%)
201120 (14%)
201220 (11%)
201396 (15%)
201451 (13%)
201544 (13%)
201624 (9%)
201726 (11%)
20189 (5%)
201914 (6%)
20200 (0%)
20210 (0%)
20222 (2%)
20230 (0%)
20242 (5%)
20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Nissan Sentra?: NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2011 Sentra, which is 14% of all 142 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2011 Nissan Sentra?: No airbag-related recall is listed in the data for the 2011 Sentra, though some owners referenced the broader Takata inflator recall in their complaints.
Did the airbag problems cause crashes or injuries?: Of the 20 airbag complaints, 9 involved a crash and 6 involved a reported injury, with a median mileage at failure of 65,000 miles.
How does the 2011 Sentra compare to other Sentra years for airbag complaints?: The 2011 Sentra's 14% share is close to the 2013 (15%) and 2014 (13%) years, but higher than later years like 2018 (5%) and 2019 (6%).