# Nissan Rogue airbag warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 163 - **Most complaints:** 2015 (66) - **Related recalls:** 3 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 163 owner complaints about the airbag warning light on the Nissan Rogue (2015-2026 models), most for the **2015** model year (66). There are **3 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. ## Nissan Rogue airbag warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the airbag light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 66 | 554 | 12% | | 2016 | 33 | 543 | 6% | | 2017 | 34 | 675 | 5% | | 2018 | 14 | 704 | 2% | | 2019 | 1 | 440 | 0% | | 2020 | 5 | 212 | 2% | | 2021 | 4 | 330 | 1% | | 2022 | 2 | 283 | 1% | | 2023 | 2 | 766 | 0% | | 2024 | 1 | 227 | 0% | | 2025 | 1 | 203 | 0% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Nissan Rogue recalls related to the airbag warning light **[24V154000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V154000)** (2023 models, reported 2024-02-27): An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. **Remedy:** Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. **[16V911000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V911000)** (2015-2016 models, reported 2016-12-19): If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. **Remedy:** Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. **[16V244000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V244000)** (2015-2017 models, reported 2016-04-26): If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury. **Remedy:** Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder,... Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Nissan Rogue owners report - "Only a few weeks after purchasing my brand new vehicle, the airbag warning light appeared. When I brought it in February, I was told a part was on backorder for about 4-6 weeks and, quite concerningly, advised to "not hit anything" in the meantime. At that point, I was not made aware that this meant the airbag..." -- owner of a 2025 Nissan Rogue, complaint filed 2025 - "Unknown if warning light is flashing if collision airbags will deploy if in accident. Reported to Four Star Nissan in Denton, TX, service tech advised no issue, could be because I drive on "rural" roads, when though my driving is all highway miles, showed the service techs the display, showed them pictures and..." -- owner of a 2024 Nissan Rogue, complaint filed 2026 - "Traveling on highway in Washington DC, cruise control shut off and powered down car, electrical warning for rear doors not closed, seat belt and airbag warnings. Engine lights came on by the time we got into NY, gas fumes in cabin, and oil was down 2 quarts. Car would not go over 40 at times. Car has been at..." -- owner of a 2023 Nissan Rogue, complaint filed 2025 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the airbag warning light means The airbag or SRS light means the airbag computer found a fault and may have turned off some or all airbags. The car drives normally, but you may not have airbag protection in a crash. Common causes include a loose connector under a seat, a worn clock spring in the steering wheel, and a seat belt buckle sensor. Have it diagnosed soon and check for open airbag recalls. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Loose or damaged connector under a seat** (common) 2. **Worn clock spring in the steering wheel** (common) 3. **Passenger occupant sensor fault** (less common) 4. **Seat belt buckle or pretensioner fault** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Airbag (SRS) warning light](/warning-lights/airbag). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Nissan Rogue airbag light? Yes. NHTSA lists 3 related recalls (24V154000, 16V911000, 16V244000) covering 2015-2023 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Nissan Rogue years have the most airbag light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Rogue model years have the most complaints mentioning the airbag warning light, with 66 for 2015. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Nissan Rogue with the airbag light on? Drive to a shop this week. The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself, because an accidental deployment can cause serious injury. ### How do I check if my Nissan Rogue has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Nissan dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Nissan Rogue warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/nissan-rogue): 24 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/nissan-rogue): 115 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/nissan-rogue): 363 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/nissan-rogue): 140 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/nissan-rogue): 22 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/nissan-rogue): 29 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/nissan-rogue): 15 complaints ## Airbag (SRS) warning light on other models - [Subaru Forester](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/subaru-forester): 280 complaints - [Nissan Altima](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-altima): 250 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ford-explorer): 205 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-accord): 90 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-wrangler): 88 complaints - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ram-1500): 77 complaints - [Volkswagen Tiguan](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/volkswagen-tiguan): 75 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-cherokee): 71 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-traverse): 69 complaints - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-civic): 59 complaints ## Nissan Rogue - [Nissan Rogue specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/nissan-rogue) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-rogue Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.