NHTSA recall 16V-244 (R1609) was performed by dealer capitol Nissan in wilmington nc on 2/220/17 and only made the problem worse. This was the third time that the dealer had attempted to reprogram/address the problem.

- Southport, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V244000 (air bags). While the engine was running and the passenger seat was occupied, a warning indicator illuminated, which meant that the air bag was deactivated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,600. Updated 04/06/17 lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired under recall, twice. The failure recurred. Updated 08/29/2017

- Marietta, GA, USA

Light on passenger side of car is still giving us trouble. We made complaints about 2 yrs. After purchasing the car. We noticed the light came coming off and on in those two years before. Co said they were waiting for an official recall. They got it and we were told to bring the car in to be fixed. We did. They said it was fixed. About two weeks later until now the light keeps coming on and off. I am worried about my wife. We are both 77 yrs. Old. I am worried about however is sitting in my car in the passenger seat. I do not know if air bag is on or if it will go off by itself. I called Nissan dealership and they said nothing could be done. They said I could bring it in only when they could see the light on. Happens when car is in motion.

- Bluffton, SC, USA

They fix my passager airbag but my driver side came on. And my car engine sound loud went U drive it. Sound like a muffler sound but I don't have a hold on it.

- Pawtucket, RI, USA

The OCS passenger side airbag sensor is no longer working. Nissan has refused to make any necessary repairs to ensure the safety of the vehicle. Nissan rep.quinn, first claim it was due to mileage. The second call, from yesterday, she stranded it was a warranty issue. Given the continuing issues with the sensor, the interest of public safety and the lack of assistance with repairs, it is necessary to report this defect to the nhtsha.

- Clinton, NC, USA

Passenger air bag not recognizing when someone is in the seat. Airbag remains off even with a passenger in the seat. The dealer has looked at the car multiple times and they state they can not find the problem. They have worked on the sensors and recalibrated them but the light continues to go on and off and airbag appears to be nonfunctional. Dealer says they can not duplicate the issue and system is operating as designed.. light continues to come on intermittently when the seat is occupied

- Pinch, WV, USA

2013 Nissan Altima S - safety system defect / malfunction problem:2 aspects (1)the OCS airbag and seatbelt system warning light "incorrectly indicates" a passenger is not in the seat when in fact the seat is occupied! this condition "turns off the air bag protection for an adult passenger!" (2)the seatbelt light 'incorrectly indicates' that a passenger is unbelted. Erroneous test results: Nissan 'tests' this safety system on equipment programmed by Nissan ' via a humanly devised algorithm. In other words, since the 'test equipment' is programmed incorrectly, the results will be wrong. Proof: Nissan has recalled to reprogram my vehicle 4 times (I think) ' a new 'test' algorithm. Additionally, Nissan refuses to acknowledge that there could be a faulty components of this safety system. If the 'test' fails to show a system fault. Nissan ignores the problem. Nissan refuses to replace components of this faulty system. 2013 ' 2017ocs system malfunction continues after multiple reprogrammings by Nissan. Nissan has never fixed this faulty system. Nissan needs to replace this safety system immediately!

- Austin, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator was constantly illuminated. The failure appeared after the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V244000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,900.

- Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14V138000 (air bags), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,435.

- Jesup, GA, USA

Vehicle was moving on a city street when it was hit on the driver side door by another vehicle. Side air bags did not deploy after recent recall work regarding SRS was performed. Please see attached documentation.

- Saint Charlres, MO, USA

When an adult passenger sits in the front passenger seat the airbag dash light does not go off to indicate that air bag is functional! this is while in motion, stationary, and can sporadically work as it should but I am still concerned that the system is malfunctioning! !

- Hannibal, MO, USA

The orange passenger airbag light came on right after I purchased the car in 96/97/2015, with the number 1 underneath. This light would go away every once in a while based on usage. In the last 3months or more August 2016 is when the red airbag warning light starting flashing when car is turned on moving, with a passenger or without.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

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