NISSAN VERSA (2012) recall — Air Bags
Nissan recalls 2012 Versa vehicles with potential for curtain and seat-mounted air bags to deploy unexpectedly if door is slammed, requiring free repairs by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the curtain and seat-mounted air bags inadvertently deploy, it can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2012 Versa vehicles because side impact sensor connector pins may degrade, causing air bags to deploy unexpectedly if the door is slammed. This could increase injury risk during normal use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251959-nissan-2012-versa-air-bag-recall-unexpected-deployment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251959-nissan-2012-versa-air-bag-recall-unexpected-deployment-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V144000
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“Nissan 2012 Versa Air Bag Recall: Unexpected Deployment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251959-nissan-2012-versa-air-bag-recall-unexpected-deployment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V144000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V144000).
Why it’s dangerous
Degraded side impact sensor connector pins can cause curtain and seat-mounted air bags to deploy unexpectedly when the door is slammed. This may happen during normal driving conditions without warning.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012 Nissan Versa vehicles with degraded side impact sensor connector pins are most at risk. The recall affects vehicles sold between specific dates.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2012 Nissan Versa has side impact sensor connector pins that appear degraded. The recall began November 28, 2017, and affects vehicles sold from 2012.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-647-7261 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Get Free Repair
Dealers will install a new jumper harness and replace the side impact satellite sensors at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new jumper harness, and replace the side impact satellite sensors, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Degradation of side impact sensor connector pins may cause curtain and seat-mounted air bags to deploy unexpectedly if the door is slammed.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2012 Nissan Versa is affected if it has degraded side impact sensor connector pins, which the recall began November 28, 2017.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V144000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 17V144000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new jumper harness, and replace the side impact satellite sensors, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2017. 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 #17V144000 (June 3, 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.