How many airbag complaints does the 2016 Nissan Versa have?

NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2016 Versa, which is 26% of the 80 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Versa airbags?

The data shows no related recall listed for this airbag complaint category, though some owners referenced the separate Takata airbag recall in their complaint text.

Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA data tied 8 crashes and 8 injuries to the airbag complaints filed for the 2016 Versa.

At what mileage do airbag problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2016 Versa is 30,761.5 miles.

Is the 2016 Versa worse for airbag complaints than other years?

Its 26% share of complaints is lower than the 2010 (49%) and 2011 (57%) Versa years but higher than most years from 2013 onward.

2016 Nissan Versa Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2016 Nissan Versa, 26% of all complaints for the year, tied to 8 crashes and 8 injuries. No related recall is listed for this specific airbag issue, though several owners referenced the separate Takata recall.

Airbags complaints: 21; 26% of 80
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 30,762 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags failed to deploy during frontal or rear-end collisions, including impacts described at speeds up to 70 mph.
Owners involved in crashes at low speed, around 25 mph, reported no airbag deployment despite vehicle damage.
Some drivers cited the Takata recall notice but said their airbags still did not fire during a real crash.
A driver-side back seat airbag warning light reportedly flashed or stayed on intermittently without a diagnostic code.
One owner said a sudden pull to the right and impact with a ditch occurred with no airbag deployment.
Owners with no reported collision still described persistent or random airbag warning lights.

When 2016 Nissan Versa airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 4, 2016, latest Aug 13, 2026.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Aug 2026; peak Nov 2017 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 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.

2007150 (42%)
2008171 (45%)
2009179 (36%)
2010130 (49%)
2011152 (57%)
2012167 (34%)
201322 (11%)
201424 (12%)
201525 (15%)
201621 (26%)
201715 (24%)
201813 (24%)
20192 (8%)
20205 (8%)
20215 (16%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (1%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2016 Nissan Versa have?: NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2016 Versa, which is 26% of the 80 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Nissan Versa airbags?: The data shows no related recall listed for this airbag complaint category, though some owners referenced the separate Takata airbag recall in their complaint text.
Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA data tied 8 crashes and 8 injuries to the airbag complaints filed for the 2016 Versa.
At what mileage do airbag problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2016 Versa is 30,761.5 miles.
Is the 2016 Versa worse for airbag complaints than other years?: Its 26% share of complaints is lower than the 2010 (49%) and 2011 (57%) Versa years but higher than most years from 2013 onward.