2019 Nissan Altima air bags problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2019 Nissan Altima — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger occupant sensor warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the occupant sensor and module needed to…”
filed Aug 20, 2026
“A truck was turning without signaling and we were passing on right side assuming he was turning left- and he suddenly jerked right causing major impact and sent us into ditch where we were stopped by impacting a solid fence.”
filed Mar 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2018 Altima | 36 | 16% |
| 2017 Altima | 73 | 19% |
| 2016 Altima | 70 | 13% |
| 2015 Altima | 177 | 19% |
| 2014 Altima | 208 | 19% |
| 2013 Altima | 514 | 22% |
| 2012 Altima | 57 | 13% |
| 2011 Altima | 21 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.