Recall 16V724 affects 1,754 2017 Nissan Versa vehicles because side curtain air bags can tear. The repair is free at a franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 1,754 2017 Versa vehicles because a stitched fabric section of the side curtain air bags can tear during deployment and prevent the air bags from working as intended in a crash. The defect increases injury risk, and Nissan dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The side curtain air bag in the 2017 Nissan Versa is built into the roof rail area above the doors. In a side-impact or rollover crash, it inflates downward along the side windows to help keep occupants away from glass, side structure, and ejection paths.
On affected Versa vehicles, reinforcement stitching in the fabric section was not secured correctly during supplier assembly. The stitching is supposed to hold fabric sections together while the air bag fills with gas. If that fabric tears during deployment, the curtain air bag can lose shape or coverage, reducing its ability to meet the side-impact and ejection-mitigation protection it was designed to provide.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag problem is inside the folded curtain assembly, so an owner will not see a dashboard light, noise, or change in how the vehicle drives before a crash causes the air bag to deploy.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Nissan Versa | side air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1,754 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2017 Nissan Versa is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the side curtain air bags fail to deploy as intended during a crash, occupants face a higher risk of injury. This recall involves crash protection, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Nissan Versa is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the free left and right side curtain air bag replacement, which fixes air bags that can tear during deployment.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan mailed one, or reference recall number 16V724 when you call.
- Use extra care until the repair is complete because the side curtain air bags are part of crash protection.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician replaces the left and right side curtain air bags covered by the recall. The replacement parts and labor are free. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected Versa vehicles were under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork for this air bag issue.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| October 6, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| October 11, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
| December 2, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V724?
Recall 16V724 covers 1,754 2017 Nissan Versa vehicles with side curtain air bags whose fabric section can tear during deployment. That defect can affect air bag performance in a crash and increase injury risk. Nissan dealers replace the left and right side curtain air bags for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Nissan Versa is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Versa is included in recall 16V724. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule replacement of the left and right side curtain air bags. Reference recall number 16V724 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Nissan to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 16V724 is replacement of the left and right side curtain air bags free of charge at a franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk?
Recall 16V724 involves side curtain air bags that can fail to deploy as intended during a crash that needs side air bag protection. If that happens, the vehicle has an increased risk of injury. The fix is free replacement of both side curtain air bags.
When did the Nissan Versa recall repair begin?
The recall repair began on December 2, 2016. Since the remedy is available, owners with an included 2017 Nissan Versa can contact a franchised Nissan dealer or call Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 to arrange the free air bag replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V724000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V724 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V724000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →