Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2015 Nissan Altima

14 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2015 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2015 Altima.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2023

I have had issues with the very bad low beam lighting at night. Its so terrible that its like having no lights on at all and riding with them on constant high beams has resulted in me being pulled over on numerous occasions by police but its also unsafe to all other drivers I pass. The low beams were why I had an accident in Nov of 2023. That resulted in me going down an embankment hitting a tree head on. From that accident I also learned the air bags were faulty bc they did not deploy either. I was only injured with a few scrapes, bruises and alot of soreness but it could have been so much worse. I have the photos from that wreck that shows the damage but also how the air bags didnt deploy as well. I plan to look into what other actions I can take against Nissan since they know these are issues and have not fixed them. My car was manufactured in October of 2015. I was making a right hand turn when this occured bc I could not see bc of the low beam lights. I was only going maybe 5 mph. 10 mph tops. Please contact me with questions.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated he was coming to a stop to make a left turn, when another vehicle t- boned him on the passenger side. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact sustained injuries on his lower back and right knee and had received physical therapy and still seeking medical assistance to see if needing a surgery for a sciatic nerve. The contact stated his son who was sitting on passenger rear side, also sustained injuries on his ribs and back and had received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to impound lot. The vehicle was totaled. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 44,000. Dp.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2019

In an accident going 60mph got hit on drivers side and front and airbags did not deploy when they should have. Had a mechanic look at it and said the airbags must be hung up because they should have deployed and should deploy anytime you are hit going over 25mph.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2019

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bags might not deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was taken to hyman bros Nissan (located at 11841 midlothian turnpike, midlothian, va 23113, (804) 378-3000) where a diagnostic test showed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags). The recall repair was performed, but the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they reset the failure code. Each time the contact took the vehicle back to hyman bros Nissan, a different failure code was found and the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case number: 34347366. The approximate failure mileage was 62,861.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2018

I was driving when a man ran the stop sign and plowed into the side of my car. I could see that he was not going to stop so I swerved and started braking in order to miss him. I had no were to go because there was a guard rail on my drivers side and people sitting at the stop sign that I almost hit head on trying to avoid this guy. He hit me so hard that it broke the passenger side front tire and it totaled my car. But the airbag did not deploy causing me to get tossed and bruised up even though I was wearing my seat belt. There is a problem with the air bags in this vehicle. I do have a police report and an attorney concerning this matter. If you need more information please contact me by email.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2017

Issues with the hood latch not wanting to properly latch and setting off alarm and signal inside the car dash also this vehicle keeps saying that there is no one in the passenger seat when they're indeed is someone in the passenger seat and the airbag will not deploy if in a car crash I don't know why my car wasn't included in this recall that was for both of these issues but it has both of these issues coming through a carmax dealership.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2017

2015 Nissan Altima was involved in an accident on 12 June 2017. While traveling on interstate, approximately 70 mph traffic came to a complete and sudden stop. The front of the vehicle sustained major damage to the front of the vehicle. The front was crushed back about a foot. None of the airbags deployed in this accident. Luckily there were no serious injuries other than seat belt bruises. Insurance adjuster stated he was very surprised air bags did not deploy. The vehicle is being held pending investigation by Nissan. I believe the NHTSA should investigate also before someone is seriously injured or killed.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2016

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving 65 mph, the contact struck a deer. The front driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries sustained in the crash. The vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags); however, the failure was experienced in the crash. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,277. The VIN was not available.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2016

I was driving through a green light northbound. A truck driving eastbound hit me on the drivers side of car twice resulting in my vehicle facing east bound. Airbags did not deploy in a car accident.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2016

My Altima is only 2 months old and did not start 4x already. It seems to do this first thing in the morning when the car is cold. My steering wheel is vibrating constantly and I can feel a vibration with my foot on the accelerator. There is a loud noise like a constant dentist drill under my hood that is louder every time I turn. The dealership just replaced my power steering pump and there is no change! my passenger airbag light is on when there is a passenger in the car. It will go off during drive time. It does not matter if I have my purse, a bag, heavy books or a person-it sporadically goes off and on while I am driving. I do not feel safe knowing the airbag will not deploy in a crash! lithia Nissan has checked the sensor, but it is still doing it. I owned a 2008 Altima and 2011 Altima that never required service other than oil changes and air in my tires. I am very disappointed with this 2015 piece of junk! I can hear wind noise no matter what speed I am driving. I feel like I am in a crash test every time I slow down. Nissan tech said it is the new cvt transmission. Honda, Lexus, Toyota, mercedes and Audi have cvt and it is a smooth ride! why does Nissan cvt jerk you around? the car is so cheaply made the speakers are popped up and paint is chipping. I have reported my issues to Nissan corp. And bbb. The newest issue is the rpm rev up as I sit at red lights. I want Nissan to rebuy this car back!.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2015

Takata recall - airbag failed to deploy. I was completely stopped at a red light when another vehicle, traveling at approximately 45 - 50 mph, rear-ended me.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2015

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While parked, the vehicle inadvertently went into reverse, rolled backwards down the driveway, and crashed into a ditch. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle by turning the steering wheel, but the vehicle crashed into a rock garden on top of a sewer line. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact sustained injuries to the right foot, left knee, left arm, and left elbow that did not require medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,162. The VIN was not available.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2015

The contact owned a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 55 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle. It traveled down a hill before crashing into a tree. The driver's seat air bag did not deploy. The driver suffered contusions, abrasions, and lacerations to the left hip and pelvis area and an injured left leg that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,700.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2015

`driving from a customer business my red light for supplemental air bag came on . I took the car to the local dealer and they diagnosed and ordered a air bag module. When part came in on April 13th 2015 with miles of 11276 dealer rep said that the module did not turn red light off. Service ordered a driver air bag module and installed this on miles 11738, April 17th,2015, red light still on. Informed me there is only one more part they can put on it is called a new cable. . Car is new and under warranty, book says if light is red that the air bags will not deploy, called service on afternoon of April 17th and suggested they give a loaner to me if this car was not safe to drive . Service said it was safe, just that the light is on. I drive 100- 300 miles a day in this car and if the red light is on the service manual says this is dangerous, however the dealer refuses to offer a loaner car, service rep said the air bags would still work and that the light just will not go off. I have taken this car in three times in three weeks and the light is still red. . I am to take this back next week to have a cable installed as per invoice. .



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