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2017 Nissan Sentra Airbags Problems

23 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

23
Complaints
1
Recalls
15
Crashes
Jan 2018Dec 2022
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Airbags Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #17V253000

AIR BAGS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Owner Complaints (23)

criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Dec 2025

While reverse parking into a single parking space at my apartment complex, the driver-side airbag deployed unexpectedly without any collision or impact. At the time of the incident, the vehicle was moving at a low speed and there were no warning lights, messages, or alerts prior to the airbag deployment.

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NHTSA #: 11705725
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2023

Car was involved in a pretty substantial accident and not a single airbag deployed!

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NHTSA #: 11553607
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2023

On 12-30-2021 I was at a red light. A car had hit me from behind, which ended up as lost. I ended up with facial damage that took me half of 2020l2 to heal.

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NHTSA #: 11529697
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2023

The airbag sensor shows off x 2, meaning both airbags will not deploy in case of an accident. This started around June 2022. I thought it was a fluke and would eventually turn off on its own.

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NHTSA #: 11511418
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2022

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - I was involved in a head on collision while driving approximately 30 mph and hit the side of the other vehicle straight on (not at an angle) and the air bags in my 2017 Nissan Sentra did not deploy. The car was undriveable after the accident and was towed to a tow lot. The insurance adjuster said that it was a total loss. When I went to claim my property from the car, the airbags had not yet deployed which was surprising because the fire rescue squad captain warned me to stay out of the front seat because based on the damage to the front of the car, he was shocked that they had not deployed and warned me that the could go off at any moment and cause me further injury. The car was towed to a lot and may or may not be available for inspection - it was released to my insurance company. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - My safety was put at risk because I banged my head on my steering wheel and suffered whiplash and a concussion. Had my daughter been in the vehicle, she would have been injured too. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? UNKNOWN Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? UNKNOWN Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? NO The system would not allow me to upload pictures even though there were less than 10 and all were under 5.0 MB

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NHTSA #: 11449438
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2021

Over a year ago there was a recall on the airbags for the Nissan Sentra S 2017. I took my car in to the Nissan dealership to get that recall fixed. In April 2021 I was in a severe car accident and my airbags did not deploy.

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NHTSA #: 11427074
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2021

On wednesday, may 11, 2021 I was in an accident that totalled my car out. Running at 45 miles per hour on a decline hill a deep jump straight center of my vehicle causing the collision. Airbags never deployed.

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NHTSA #: 11416573
criticalAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Jan 2021

THE CAR'S BRAKES STOPPED RESPONDING IN THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR HIT ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD (IT WAS SNOWING) THEN IT CUT 3 LANES AND WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE OTHER SIDE AND HIT THE WALL AGAIN. THE IMPACT WAS HIGH, THE VEHICLE HAS MAJOR DAMAGE BUT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED.

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NHTSA #: 11386891
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan sentra. While the contact's vehicle was at a complete stop, it was rear ended by another vehicle. The impact caused the two vehicles in front of the contact's vehicle to also become rear ended.

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NHTSA #: 11267293
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2019

Takata recall- when in a collision in my car there was no reason my air bags wouldn't have gone off. I am in pain from this wreck and my air bags did not go off. If there is enough damage to total put a new car; it should have triggered the airbags.

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NHTSA #: 11218396
criticalAIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Apr 2019

I was driving on the bypass to get from chicago to indiana when I felt like the car was being shifted so as I was shifting towards the left side into a ditch, I ended up able to pull over to the right side of the road and as soon as a stopped and put the car in park, the air bags deployed out on the drivers and passengers side along the windows.

NHTSA #: 11196084
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2018

SUV driver hit our sentra from behind while stationary; we were the last car in the line of the right lane of traffic and we were at a dead stop. We were hit very hard from behind and we slammed into the SUV in front of us. Driver and passenger airbags did not deploy for either driver or passenger during this collision.

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NHTSA #: 11163869
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2018

Was going down a s curve roadway and hit a patch of water, hydroplaned off the roadway and down an embankment. There was heavy damage to the front end of the vehicle and no damage to the sides, however, the front driver and passenger airbag did not deploy only the side airbags. Serious injuries to the driver with a brain bleed and abrasion from hitting the steering wheel.

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NHTSA #: 11114350
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2018

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy.

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NHTSA #: 11080637
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2018

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed head on into a second vehicle. The front driver's side air bag did not immediately deploy.

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NHTSA #: 11079115
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2018

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2017 nissan sentra. After the contact drove through a green light and slowed down while approaching traffic, the vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.

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NHTSA #: 11058558
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated, indicating that the front passenger’s side air bag was deactivated; however, the front passenger’s side seat was occupied. The contact researched and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V253000 (Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included.

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NHTSA #: 11622696
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Dec 2022

Passenger airbag warning light is on.

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NHTSA #: 11499322
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2021

My air bag lights keep coming on. I have replaced sensor but it keeps happening

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NHTSA #: 11388944
lowAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Nov 2022

part 2 of my first complaint about the 2017 Nissan Sentra. There is a bug in my car and I hired 'bug sweeper USA' to find the bug and remove it and they said there isn't a bug and to die. I am frightened and want the bug/transmitter removed, it is against the law in the united states and I want them arrested.

NHTSA #: 11492511
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2019

Takara recall, airbags light in middle of dash comes on saying no airbags and goes off constantly. I believe there is a problem with my airbags. Which I've noticed a few days after purchasing the car.

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NHTSA #: 11187167
lowAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2018

Airbags did not deploy when the car was wrecked, even when the vehicle was hit basically head on

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NHTSA #: 11120557
lowAIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2017

Takata defective airbag(s).

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NHTSA #: 11046520

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