Nissan Note I (2006–2012)Airbags and safetyAirbags
Risk of airbag rupture or abnormal deployment in the Nissan Note I
Two campaigns (2016 and 2017) cover Note I units in which the driver's airbag could rupture on deployment or the passenger airbag deploy abnormally; between them, the production batches covered span practically the whole production of this generation.[1]
Why this rating?
Critical severity: It can destroy the engine or gearbox, or affects safety.
Frequency occasional: Between them, the two campaigns cover almost the whole production window of the Note I (August 2005 to December 2011, and August 2005 to July 2013), which might suggest a systemic problem; but they are preventive campaigns on different airbags, the driver's and the passenger's, not the same part in a second campaign, and we have found no testimonies or statistics of real in-service failures, so we treat them as occasional and not as very frequent, following this guide's principle of not equating the size of a campaign with the real frequency of the fault.[1]
Symptoms
- There is no perceptible symptom before an accident: the defect affects how the airbag behaves at the moment of deployment.[1]Airbag light: other faults that cause it · Garage soon
Why it happens
According to the notifications consulted, the driver's airbag of one production batch could rupture on deployment, and the passenger airbag, in another batch, could deploy abnormally; the campaign database does not detail the exact component (inflator, gas generator, etc.) responsible for each defect.[1]
If it is not repaired: An airbag that ruptures on deployment can throw fragments towards the occupant instead of protecting them; an abnormal deployment may not provide the intended protection in a crash.[1]
Affected years and cars
The driver's airbag campaign covers vehicles built between 30 August 2005 and 31 December 2011; the passenger airbag one, between 3 August 2005 and 19 July 2013. We limit the range to the Note I production years recorded in content/cars.json (2006-2012); we have not been able to independently confirm the 2005 (pre-production) and 2013 (possible overlap with the Note II/E12) production extremes.[1]
All faults of the Nissan Note I by affected year
How much it costs to repair
Includes: Replacement of the affected airbag module (driver's or passenger's) at the official network, within the campaign.[1]
As these are safety campaigns, the check is free at the official network for vehicles in the affected batches; there is no published market rate for this replacement outside a campaign.
Prices in Spain, including VAT. A workshop hour costs on average €38–66 at independent garages and €77–134 at dealerships in Spain, depending on the region and the brand. How we calculate costs
How to check for it before buying a used car
- Check with the VIN at an official Nissan workshop whether the car falls under either of the two airbag campaigns and whether the corresponding module has already been replaced.[1]
Parts needed
The part or kit that fixes this fault, according to the sources.
- Buy part at Autodoc (affiliate link, opens in a new tab)
Airbag module (driver's or passenger's)[1]
Replaced within the campaign because of the risk of rupture or abnormal deployment.
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How to prevent it
- It is not a fault the owner can prevent; if your car falls in either of the two batches, book an appointment with the official service for the airbag replacement.
Recalls, campaigns and claims
RecallNissan · 15 February 2016 · Ref. r2015256
Risk of driver's airbag rupturing on deployment
Nissan Note vehicles built between 30 August 2005 and 31 December 2011 in which the driver's airbag could rupture on deployment.[1]
RecallNissan · 28 November 2017 · Ref. r2017226
Abnormal deployment of the passenger airbag
Nissan Note vehicles built between 3 August 2005 and 19 July 2013 in which the passenger airbag could deploy abnormally.[1]
What owners say
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Notes are affected by the airbag campaigns?
Practically the whole Note I production: the driver's airbag campaign covers cars built between August 2005 and December 2011, and the passenger one between August 2005 and July 2013.[1]
Is it the same problem as the Takata campaigns that affected other manufacturers?
We have not been able to confirm it: the campaign database consulted does not identify the airbag manufacturer, so we do not claim that it is the same component as other campaigns known by that name.[1]
How do I know whether my Note already has the airbag checked?
By checking the VIN at an official Nissan workshop, which can confirm whether the car fell under either of the two campaigns and whether the module has already been replaced.[1]
What can you do now?
We will put you in touch with a partner only if you authorise it in the form.
Other faults of the Nissan Note I
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonSuspensionRapid and uneven tyre wearRapid and sometimes uneven tyre wear is, according to fiches-auto.fr, one of the best-known defects of the Note I; rear suspension and wheel bearing noises are also relatively common.
- Critical severityFrequency: RareAirbags and safetyRear seat Isofix anchorages may not behave properly in a side impactA 2006 campaign covers a very specific batch of Notes built in late January 2006 in which the rear seat Isofix anchorages might not behave as intended in a side impact; fiches-auto.fr also independently records an Isofix fitting problem in the first units of the model.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorWater leaks and paint defectsOn some Note I units, water can get in through the rear lights, the tailgate or the windscreen, causing damp in the boot, and the paint or bumpers can peel or rust sooner than expected.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical systemElectric window regulator failureOn the Note I, the motor, switches or guides of the electric window regulators can fail, leaving the glass slow, stuck or unresponsive to the switch.
The faults of its engines are on the Nissan Note I page.
The same problem in other cars
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentMercedes-Benz Clase A W176Takata airbags with a defective inflatorYes: A-Class cars built up to 2016 fall under the European programme to replace Takata airbag inflators, which can degrade with humidity and heat and fragment when deployed.
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentMercedes-Benz Clase C W205Takata airbags on the first vehicles (2014-2016)C-Class vehicles built up to 2016, including the first W205s, fall under the Takata airbag inflator replacement programme; the inflators can degrade with humidity and heat and fragment when deployed.
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentPeugeot 208 IIWindscreen trim clip incorrectly fitted, a risk with the curtain airbag (2023 production)On Peugeot 208 IIs built between June and November 2023, a windscreen trim clip may be fitted rotated by 180 degrees; if the curtain airbag deploys, that trim could come loose.
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentSeat AronaThe front passenger airbag gas generator can rupture and project fragmentsYes, on 2022-2025 cars: campaign 69U1 affects Arona cars built between 21 September 2022 and 7 April 2025. The housing of the front passenger airbag gas generator can rupture or release fragments when it deploys, with a risk of serious injury. The inspection and, where necessary, the replacement are free.
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentSeat Ibiza VThe passenger airbag gas generator can rupture and throw out fragmentsYes, on 2022-2025 units: campaign 69U1 affects Ibizas built between 21 September 2022 and 7 April 2025. The casing of the passenger airbag gas generator can rupture or release fragments when it activates, with a risk of serious injury. The inspection and, where necessary, the replacement are free.
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentSeat Ibiza VThe driver's airbag may not inflate quickly enough (December 2017 batch)In one very specific batch: Ibizas built between 1 and 11 December 2017 were included in campaign 69Z1 in 2019, because the driver's airbag might not inflate as quickly as required, without guaranteeing protection in an accident. The replacement was free at official dealers.
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Sources
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- Nissan Note RecallsAutoinsider · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026