Air Bag Related Problems of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 2016 Nissan Maxima. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (three problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Nissan Maxima


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

The Air Bag problem

The 2016 Nissan Maxima (VIN: [xxx] ) I purchased in January 2025 has been confirmed by a certified mechanic to have no driver airbag installed and no passenger side curtain airbag installed, despite a previous airbag deployment shown on the vehicle history report.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. As a result, the front driver side wheel was bent inward and the air bag failed to deploy. The driver sustained shoulder and back injuries that required medical attention.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, when the front driver air bag and driver side seat air bag deployed on it's own. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminate. The contact sustained head and left arm injured and has seek medical attention.   Read details...


Air Bag related problems in other Nissan Maxima model year vehicles:



Maxima Service Bulletins
Maxima Safety Recalls
Maxima Defect Investigations