Nissan 2018 370Z Air Bag Recall: Incorrect Installation Risk
Nissan recalls certain 2018 370Z vehicles with potentially incorrect curtain air bag installation that may prevent proper deployment in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have their air bags inspected by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect curtain air bag installation can prevent the air bag from deploying correctly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling 2018 370Z vehicles that may have incorrectly installed curtain air bags. This could prevent air bags from deploying properly during crashes, raising injury risks. Affected owners should contact Nissan for free inspections. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225269-nissan-2018-370z-air-bag-recall-incorrect-installation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225269-nissan-2018-370z-air-bag-recall-incorrect-installation-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V153000
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“Nissan 2018 370Z Air Bag Recall: Incorrect Installation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225269-nissan-2018-370z-air-bag-recall-incorrect-installation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V153000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V153000).
Why it’s dangerous
The curtain air bag may not deploy correctly during a crash because of incorrect installation. This could lead to increased injury risk as the air bag fails to provide side impact protection.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Nissan 370Z vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential air bag deployment issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Nissan 370Z was purchased between May 1, 2018 and the recall start date. The recall covers vehicles with potentially incorrect curtain air bag installation.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan
Call 1-800-867-7669 to schedule a free air bag inspection at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the curtain air bag, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 33 days.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my car immediately?
No, you can continue using your vehicle. Nissan will inspect and correct the air bag installation for free.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V153000 (June 3, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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