Nissan is recalling 2011 Versa models with non-desiccated passenger air bag inflators that may explode due to propellant degradation, risking serious injury or death. Owners must have inflators replaced 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 2011 Versa sedans and hatchbacks with passenger air bags that could explode, causing serious injury or death. The issue stems from air bag inflators using a propellant that degrades over time, especially in humid or hot conditions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1252856-nissan-versa-2011-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252856-nissan-versa-2011-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V008000
“Nissan Versa (2011) Air Bag Recall: Risk of Serious Injury from Inflator Explosion.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252856-nissan-versa-2011-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury. Based on NHTSA recall 20V008000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V008000).
The air bag inflators contain a propellant that degrades when exposed to high humidity, heat, or temperature changes over time. This degradation can cause the inflators to explode, sending sharp metal fragments toward occupants.
Owners of 2011 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks are affected. Drivers and front-seat passengers are at highest risk due to potential air bag explosions.
Check if your 2011 Nissan Versa sedan or hatchback has passenger air bags. The recall covers vehicles with non-desiccated inflators used as interim parts for previous Takata recalls.
Immediately stop using the vehicle until the air bag inflators are replaced.
Call Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 to schedule a free inflator replacement.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
The air bag inflators contain a propellant that degrades over time due to high humidity, heat, or temperature changes, potentially causing explosions.
Your 2011 Nissan Versa sedan or hatchback may be affected if it has passenger air bags with non-desiccated inflators used as interim parts for previous Takata recalls.
The recall began February 12, 2020, but there is no specific deadline for the replacement; owners can contact Nissan for free service.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V008000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 20V008000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715. 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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