The passenger side airbag activation mechanism in some of 2013 Nissan Altima doesn't work properly. Nissan already had two recalls on it but they never able to fix it. Even if someone is sitting on passenger side, the airbag light on the dashboard is activated randomly, that means airbag will not open in case of crash. It is a very serious flaw. In the recent recall they simply made a S/w update to flip the airbag light switch on/off logic. Nothing was done to fix the core issue. It again randomly switches on/off when a person is sitting. I have talked to Nissan and they don't seem to care about it. They are just trying to hide or circumvent this issue or trying to tell customers that there is no issue at all. It has been more than three years and Nissan is not fixing this issue.everytime they will say it's fixed either after recall or repair but in reality they are just trying to circumvent it through S/w upgrades.

- Omah, NE, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under a manufacturers recall on the air bags but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the air bag sensor was reprogrammed. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the technician stated that the manufacturer would be made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,094.

- Rosharon, TX, USA

Brakes make squeaky noise all the time. Passanger airbag sign does not show even if someone is sitting

- Chesterfield, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving various speeds, the front passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. Even when the vehicle was in park, the air bag indicator illuminated even when the front passenger seat was unoccupied. The indicator displayed air bag off once the seat was occupied. The dealer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 49,000.

- Eugene, OR, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 16V244000 (air bags), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

- Scottsboro, AL, USA

I was in an accident and the air bags did not deploy. My children and I were injured. I serviced my car at Nissan for the airbag recall twice. I received a recall from NHTSA and Nissan wouldn't comply. Every time I've taken my car for the brake pads to be serviced I only need rotors never brake pads! the driver side door handle broke for no reason what so ever this car is a clunker!

- Chicago, IL, USA

Fixed twice through previous recalls but still does not detect a passenger in the front passenger seat and automatically turns off the airbag.

- Perkasie, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning indicator kept indicating "off", regardless if the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than 4 times and they provided no repair solution. The dealer reset the code more than once and reset the sensor, but the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V244000 (air bags), 15V681000 (air bags), and 14V138000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,813.

- Port St Lucie, FL, USA

I was in a accident where I hyroplanned and the back end hit a ditch and my car went onto the median on the freeway and I totaled my car and the airbags did not deploy

- Junction City, KS, USA

Airbag light has been going off N on w no passenger...scared somethings not gonna work in the event of an accident. Car jerking on hghwy not accelerating..N loss of power mid drive or turn..I have kids N this is becoming a death trap..w no ck engine light.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V244000 (air bags), 15V681000 (air bags), 14V138000 (air bags and electrical system), and 13V069000 (air bags). The air bag warning light kept randomly illuminating on the front passenger side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and the failure code was cleared, but the failure continued. The contact was uncertain of a repair solution and was to check with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available.

- Warners, NY, USA

Passenger air bag recall was completed by Nissan dealer as a "software" fix. End result leaves passenger air bag light in illuminated position when passenger seat empty. At night, this creates a serious distraction and causes driver to take eyes off road. Distraction could cause injury/death. Nissan factory rep refuses to remedy problem and will make no further repairs.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving 50 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,600.

- Austin, TX, USA

Airbag off light will remain on for 5-10 minutes with an adult passenger seated in the passenger seat and car in drive. Issue is intermittent and continues to occur after fix recommended in the spring 2016 Nissan recall. Nissan reports they cannot address it unless they witness it and being an intermittent issue, have not been able to do so. Video proof of this has been documented.

- Marlton, NJ, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V244000 (air bags), 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 15V468000 (suspension). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Needville, TX, USA

Passenger side airbag is off when a person is in the passenger seat at the start of the drive, then after about 10 miles the passenger airbag off lamp goes off. This vehicle had service for passenger airbag when new.

- Maricopa, AZ, USA

Passenger air bag sensor indicates air bag is disabled when seat is occupied by an adult. This happens when vehicle is both stationary and in motion. This happens off and on but has not shown up when at the dealership. Last instance was today.

- Canal Winchesster, OH, USA

I received two recall notices (airbag related and hood latch). I contacted the dealer as advised on the notice and was told that a recall specialist would have to call me me back to schedule. I did not hear from anyone for two weeks and then called the number listed on the notice for Nissan national Consumer Affairs, as this was recommended if the dealer is unresponsive. The representative gave me a case number (22894092) and transferred me to my local dealer again. I was again told that I would be contacted by the service department to schedule this maintenance, but I have not heard back. It has been over one month since I initially called to schedule.

- Decatur, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact started the vehicle and the front passenger side air bag off warning indicator illuminated with an occupant present at the weight of 140 pounds. The failure occurred only after the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 16V244000 (air bags). The dealer stated that the vehicle functioned normally. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

- Andover, MN, USA

I recently had my car taken to the dealer for two recall items- passenger seat airbag indicator and hood latch replacement. Afterwards, the airbag off indicator now is illuminated when passenger front seat is not occupied. On two occasions over the last week, while someone was in the front passenger seat the passenger airbag indicator started was extinguished, like I would expect, but after about 5-7 miles of driving the indicator illuminated, indicating that passenger airbag was off, while person was still in the seat. After an additional 35 miles or so of non-stop driving, I exited the freeway and came to a stop, at that point the passenger airbag indicator then went out. The fellow I carpool with has been in the passenger seat both times that this has occurred is very concerned and is considering not carpooling any longer. Thank you

- Palmdale, CA, USA