NISSAN VERSA (2012) recall — Air Bags
Nissan is recalling 2012 Versa models with a driver air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation, risking serious injury or death. Owners must have the inflator replaced by a dealer.
Stop using this now
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling 2012 Versa vehicles with a driver air bag inflator that may rupture, causing metal fragments to strike occupants and result in serious injury or death. Affected vehicles were sold between 2007 and 2012 and require immediate replacement of the inflator. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251960-nissan-versa-2012-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251960-nissan-versa-2012-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V449000
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“Nissan Versa (2012) Air Bag Recall: Risk of Serious Injury from Inflator Rupture.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251960-nissan-versa-2012-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #17V449000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V449000).
Why it’s dangerous
The air bag inflator can rupture after long-term exposure to moderate humidity, temperature changes, and temperature cycling. This causes metal fragments to strike the driver or passengers, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2007-2012 Nissan Versa Sedan and Hatchback models are affected. Drivers are at highest risk due to the potential for air bag inflator rupture.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2007-2012 Nissan Versa Sedan or Hatchback has a driver air bag inflator that may rupture. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2007 and 2012.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the vehicle until the air bag inflator is replaced by a dealer.
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-647-7261 to schedule a replacement of the air bag inflator.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject inflator with a new one manufactured by a different supplier, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The air bag inflator may rupture due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to moderate humidity, temperature changes, and temperature cycling.
How can I tell if my car is affected?
Your 2007-2012 Nissan Versa Sedan or Hatchback is affected if it has the driver air bag inflator that may rupture.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 to have the air bag inflator replaced by 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 17V449000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 17V449000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject inflator with a new one manufactured by a different supplier, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. 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 #17V449000 (July 17, 2017)
- 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.
- 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.