Recall 13V069 covers 82,038 2013 Nissan Leaf, JX35, Altima, Sentra, and Pathfinder vehicles for passenger-airbag suppression. Free repair at franchised Nissan dealers.
Nissan is recalling 82,038 2013 Leaf, JX35, Altima, Sentra, and Pathfinder vehicles because passenger Occupant Detection System sensors were built out of specification. The defect can permanently suppress the passenger airbag, increasing injury risk in a crash that needs airbag deployment; the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger Occupant Detection System is the sensor system in the front passenger seat. It helps the air bag control unit decide whether the passenger airbag should be active. On 2013 Nissan Leaf, JX35, Altima, Sentra, and Pathfinder vehicles covered by recall 13V069, those sensors are part of the air bag system, not a comfort feature.
On affected vehicles, sensors inside the system were manufactured out of specification. When the sensor reading is wrong, the Occupant Detection System can malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag. That leaves the system treating the passenger airbag as off when protection is needed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not identify a dashboard light, chime, seat message, or other symptom that tells an owner the passenger airbag has been suppressed.
Who's affected?
Spans five models from the 2013 model year, all tied to the air bag system.
| 2013 Nissan Leaf | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2013 INFINITI JX35 | air bag system |
| 2013 Nissan Altima | air bag system |
| 2013 Nissan Sentra | air bag system |
| 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | air bag system |
| Units affected | 82,038 |
Year and model alone do not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a crash requires airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, the passenger faces a higher risk of personal injury. The issue centers on the occupant detection sensors. Schedule the inspection and repair soon, especially before carrying a front passenger. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Nissan Leaf, JX35, Altima, Sentra, or Pathfinder is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to ask whether the free ODS sensor inspection is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 13V069 when you call the dealer.
- Ask the dealer to inspect the passenger Occupant Detection System sensors and replace any out-of-spec sensors so the passenger air bag is no longer suppressed.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan mailed one to you.
What happens at the repair
Nissan has identified the dealer fix: a Nissan technician inspects the passenger Occupant Detection System sensors and replaces any sensor that fails inspection. Because the remedy status in this record is not marked available, treat scheduling as something to confirm with the dealer before you go. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| March 1, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V069?
Recall 13V069 covers 82,038 2013 Nissan Leaf, JX35, Altima, Sentra, and Pathfinder vehicles with passenger Occupant Detection System sensors that were built out of specification. The defect can suppress the passenger airbag. Nissan dealers will inspect the sensors and replace them as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Nissan Leaf, JX35, Altima, Sentra, or Pathfinder is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V069. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the Occupant Detection System sensor inspection. Reference recall number 13V069 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Nissan dealers will inspect the passenger Occupant Detection System sensors and replace them as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V069?
The safety risk is that the passenger airbag can stay suppressed during a crash that needs airbag deployment. If that happens, the front passenger has an increased risk of personal injury. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free dealer inspection and repair.
What if I bought my 2013 Nissan used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received Nissan's owner notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then call a franchised Nissan dealer with recall number 13V069.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V069000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V069 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V069000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →