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2013 Nissan Versa Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 22 airbag complaints for the 2013 Nissan Versa, 11% of its 204 total complaints for the year. These complaints involve 8 crashes and 4 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 40,912, but no related recall is listed.

Airbags complaints
22
11% of 204
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
40,912 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, including crashes into fixed objects like poles and trees.
  • Some describe one-sided deployment, where only the passenger or only the driver airbag fired while the other side stayed inactive.
  • Several owners report the airbag warning light illuminating intermittently or staying on, sometimes tied to a dealer-flagged part shortage under the passenger seat.
  • A recurring complaint involves the passenger airbag off warning light staying lit regardless of whether anyone is seated there.
  • A few owners mention confusion with a Takata recall notice despite their vehicle showing airbag light issues rather than confirmed inflator failure.

When 2013 Nissan Versa airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 19, 2013, latest Jun 27, 2020.

2013 Nissan Versa airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2013Sep 2013Sep 2015Feb 2017May 2018Mar 2019
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Jun 2020; peak Nov 2017 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 Nissan Versa

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Versa model year

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

  1. 2010130 (49%)
  2. 2011152 (57%)
  3. 2012167 (34%)
  4. 201322 (11%)
  5. 201424 (12%)
  6. 201525 (15%)
  7. 201621 (26%)
  8. 201715 (24%)
  9. 201813 (24%)
  10. 20192 (8%)
  11. 20205 (8%)
  12. 20215 (16%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20230 (0%)
  15. 20241 (1%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Nissan Versa?
NHTSA lists 22 airbag complaints for the 2013 Versa, making up 11% of the 204 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Nissan Versa airbags?
The data shows no related recall listed for this airbag complaint category on the 2013 Versa.
Did the 2013 Versa airbag issues cause injuries or crashes?
Yes. Of the 22 airbag complaints, 8 involved crashes and 4 involved injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2013 Versa?
The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 40,912 miles.
Is the airbag complaint rate worse in 2013 than other Versa years?
The 2013 Versa's 11% airbag complaint share is lower than 2010 (49%), 2011 (57%), and 2012 (34%), but similar to 2014 (12%) and 2015 (15%).

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.