NISSAN VERSA NOTE (2017) recall — Air Bags
Nissan is recalling 2017 Versa and Versa Note models due to potential air bag failure in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have air bags replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, if the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2017 Versa and Versa Note vehicles because the passenger air bag may not deploy properly during crashes, raising injury risks. Affected owners should have the air bag replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226279-nissan-2017-versa-note-air-bag-recall-risk-of-improper.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226279-nissan-2017-versa-note-air-bag-recall-risk-of-improper · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V275000
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“Nissan 2017 Versa Note Air Bag Recall: Risk of Improper Deployment in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226279-nissan-2017-versa-note-air-bag-recall-risk-of-improper. Based on NHTSA recall #17V275000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V275000).
Why it’s dangerous
The ring plate that holds the passenger air bag can fail, causing it to deploy incorrectly in a crash. This may increase injury risk for drivers and passengers.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Nissan Versa and Versa Note models are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2017 Nissan Versa or Versa Note. The recall started on June 12, 2016, and Nissan will notify owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-647-7261 to schedule air bag replacement at a dealer.
Have Air Bag Replaced
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The ring plate that secures the air bag cushion to the passenger frontal air bag assembly may fail, causing improper deployment in crashes.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The recall states that improper air bag deployment can increase injury risk, but does not specify serious injury.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2017 Nissan Versa or Versa Note model, as the recall began June 12, 2016.
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V275000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 17V275000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #17V275000 (April 26, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.