2013 Nissan Altima air bags problems
514 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 Nissan Altima — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Airbag and seat belt warning lights won't turn off one each on instrument cluster RED, and one ORANGEYELLOW center of dash next to hazard lights button”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“The contact's brother owned a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her brother was driving at an undisclosed speed from a stop sign, another vehicle in the left lane crashed into the contact's brother's front driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. No warning light was illuminated…”
filed Mar 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have…Campaign 16V911000 · Dec 19, 2016
- In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may…Campaign 16V244000 · Apr 26, 2016
- Affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit…Campaign 15V681000 · Oct 20, 2015
- Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured…Campaign 13V069000 · Mar 1, 2013
Related service bulletins
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND…
NTB19-071D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 19, 2024
Air Bags problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 Altima | 3 | 10% |
| 2021 Altima | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Altima | 9 | 5% |
| 2019 Altima | 11 | 5% |
| 2018 Altima | 36 | 16% |
| 2017 Altima | 73 | 19% |
| 2016 Altima | 70 | 13% |
| 2015 Altima | 177 | 19% |
| 2014 Altima | 208 | 19% |
| 2012 Altima | 57 | 13% |
| 2011 Altima | 21 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.