Nissan is recalling 2012 Versa air bag inflators that may explode due to propellant degradation from humidity and temperature. Owners must have inflators inspected and replaced by dealers free of charge.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Nissan is recalling air bag inflators for 2012 Versa models that could explode due to propellant degradation from humidity and temperature. This poses a serious injury or death risk if the inflator explodes during a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251968-nissan-versa-2012-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251968-nissan-versa-2012-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22E066000
“Nissan Versa (2012) Air Bag Recall: Risk of Serious Injury from Inflator Explosion.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251968-nissan-versa-2012-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury. Based on NHTSA recall 22E066000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22E066000).
The air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation caused by long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes. This can result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants during a crash, causing serious injury or death.
Owners of 2012 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the air bag inflator explodes during a crash.
Check if your 2012 Nissan Versa has air bag inflators installed as part of theft or collision repairs. The specific part numbers are listed in Nissan's recall report.
Call 1-800-867-7669 to get information about your specific air bag inflator.
Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflators as necessary at no cost.
Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
The air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.
Check if your 2012 Nissan Versa has air bag inflators installed as part of theft or collision repairs. Specific part numbers are listed in Nissan's recall report.
Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflators as necessary at no cost. Contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 for more information.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22E066000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 22E066000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. 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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