2011 Nissan Murano: Air Bags complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Murano that list the air bags component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744092 (filed 06/15/2026): “I had a frontal crash in which i had a neck sprain and severe head injury due to the airbags not deploying…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11699814 (filed 11/17/2025): “The passenger airbag warning light illuminated and remains on. a nissan dealer diagnosed the issue as a failure of the occupant classification system sensor in the passenger seat. this causes the airbag system to be disabled and could prevent deployment in a crash. i was informed that my 2011 mur…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11584830 (filed 04/23/2024): “Dashboard light started flashing indicating airbag error. light indicating passenger airbag inoperative on center stack illuminated. dealership indicated error code b1018 per esm diagnostic procedure and recommended replacing entire passenger side seat cushion and retesting. uncertain if passenge…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Airbag and seat-belt restraint systems are safety-critical and need a scan tool and manufacturer procedures; do not DIY. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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