Air Bag Light On problems of the 2012 Nissan Altima

My vehicle is only 8 years old and recently the airbag light began to flash on the dashboard , which is the sign of a problem with the vehicle. I took my vehicle to the dealership (elk grove Nissan, California) and paid to figure out the problem. After performing the diagnostics, I was told that the airbag system was faulty and that it would cost me $1500 to repair. My question to them was: " why should I pay for the repair if the airbag is faulty?" I also said that if the airbag is faulty, it should be recalled. They informed me that there was nothing they could do because there was no recall on my vehicle. I have since checked the service and maintenance guide for my vehicle and there is nowhere in the booklet that states that the airbag is a maintenance item for the owner. The airbag is a safety item and should be recalled and repaired by the manufacturer jf it is faulty as is with my vehicle. What is frightening is that the red light is still flashing on the dashboard and I have no idea what might happen if I continue to drive this vehicle. The airbag is faulty and should be recalled and repaired ASAP before something very serious happens. Since August 2020, I have traded phone calls, emails and letters with Nissan to no avail. I am therefore appealing to you to kindly intervene to resolve this problem. Please find attached, copies of communication with Nissan for your information and review.

Srs supplemental airbag light began flashing when starting the car up. For while I put up with this, but I was concerned. I looked online and found numerous other people reporting similar problems. I eventually found a procedure to reset the warning and for a time this worked. I took my car to the local niissan dealer was told the front passenger seat occupancy sensor was faulty and that to fix it, the entire lower seat cushion would need to be replaced for approximately $2000 which I thought was outrageous. They also told me my entire airbag system would be inoperative until this sensor was fixed, which doesn't make sense to me. Why would faulty passenger seat sensor disable all airbags. I think Nissan should recall cars with these kinds problems and not stick customers with replacing $2000 seat cushions.

After 43k miles air bag light illuminates when my wife is seated and car is being driven. Dealer says weight requirement for passenger is 120 lbs. What is federal requirement?.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. While the contact's daughter was seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag indicator did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to Nissan of tampa (813-933-6641, located at 11001 n florida Ave, tampa, FL 33612) where a diagnostic test was recommended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

My air bag light isflashing, went to the dealership. They said Nissan should have pay for the repair because the air bag should not give any problem unless the car involve in an accident. I decide to file a complaint, maybe there's other people who have the same problem with the 2012 Nissan Altima.

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor indicator sometimes remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to corcorville Nissan (452 wilmington west chester pike in glen mills, PA 19342) where it was diagnosed that the passenger side air bag control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 43,000.

Just purchased this vehicle used and noticed on the test drive the passenger seat airbag light was lit up indicating it was off, even though someone was in the seat. Brought it to their attention, 5 minutes later they brought it back claiming it needed reset due to a sensor having something to do with a carseat. The light wasn't on with a passenger so I assumed it was fine. Now the light briefly illuminates at start up, but stays off regardless of whether or not someone is in the seat. I have seen about 20 other complaints on this issue and it is very unsafe, I now have zero faith that the airbag will even deploy. Needs to be recalled!!.

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that the seat cushion sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

The airbag light on the dash came on and the airbag light doesn't go on or off regardless of if someone is in the passenger seat. In June 2016, the dealership recalibrated the system and the issue went away. Three months later, the light is back on and the dealer said the code says its a passenger sear sensor issue that requires the seat to be replaced for $850. Nissan refused to cover this issue.

I believe the recall which came out yesterday for the airbag sensor in the front passenger seat should include 2012 Altimas (not just 2013-2016). I have had this issue several times in the last 6 months or so where I may or may not have a passenger or items on my front passenger seat and my airbag indicator light in the middle of the dash board will come on at random, even when there is a full-size adult in the seat. This happens whether the car is stationary or moving.

During start up, and while driving, the air bag indicator on the dash has been blinking non stop and the passenger air bag signal shows that it is not working wit ha passenger in the vehicle. Nhtsa campaign 11v408000 clearly describes these exact symptoms for this year make and model car. When I contacted Nissan of America, they said that this car does not fall under this recall, even though all of the factors are the same, they told me it was a "coincidence" that I just happened to have all the same symptoms. I absolutely will not accept that.

The passenger airbag light flickers on and off or will stay on for periods of time. It is completely random and will do this when no one is in the seat and when there is someone in the seat.

Bought this car Nov 30 2013 from the dealer that originally owned it, it was a loaner car for their service dept. From day one that I have owned it, the passenger airbag light goes on an off at will. With nothing in the seat, it comes on and off, with a person in the seat it also comes on and off. This is a major safety issue! I took it to the dealer and they said it didn't do it while they were looking at it. Bring it back when it gets worse. . . . There are alot of these cars out there with this problem! there needs to be a recall on the sensor/seat/electrical system related to this. I am sure there is a short in the system. My grandmother's 2012 Altima also does this same thing. Also something is leaking onto the passenger side floorboard by the console. The dealer said it was a body panel and "fixed" it, but it is still leaking in the same spot, I have not had time to take it back to the dealer yet for the leak.