Recall 17V275 affects 509 2017 Nissan Versa and Versa Note vehicles for a passenger air bag defect. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 509 2017 Versa and Versa Note vehicles because the ring plate that secures the passenger frontal air bag cushion can fail. In a crash, the passenger air bag can deploy improperly and increase injury risk; Nissan dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag in a 2017 Nissan Versa or Versa Note is built to protect the front passenger in a crash. A ring plate inside the air bag assembly holds the cushion to the housing, so the cushion stays secured as the inflator fills it.
On affected vehicles, that ring plate was made with low carbon content. That left the plate with too little strength for high-temperature acceptance testing. If the plate fails during deployment, the passenger air bag cushion is not held in place as designed, and the air bag can deploy improperly in a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is inside a specific lot of passenger air bag modules, so an owner will not hear a noise, see a dashboard light, or feel a change while driving.
Who's affected?
Covers the Versa sedan and Versa Note hatchback from the same model year, both tied to the front passenger air bag inflator module.
| 2017 Nissan Versa | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2017 Nissan Versa Note | front air bag |
| Units affected | 509 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2017 Nissan Versa or Versa Note does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A passenger frontal air bag that does not deploy as intended leaves the front passenger with less crash protection and increases the risk of injury in a crash. Schedule the repair soon and confirm the VIN before relying on the model name alone. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Nissan Versa or Versa Note is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the free passenger frontal air bag module replacement that fixes the ring-plate defect.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V275 when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether to limit front passenger seating until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician replaces the passenger frontal air bag module covered by recall 17V275. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall, which began June 12, 2016. Out of pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected vehicles are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork for this air bag repair.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| April 26, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 27, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| April 27, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 12, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V275?
Recall 17V275 covers 509 2017 Nissan Versa and Versa Note vehicles. The ring plate that secures the passenger frontal air bag cushion can fail, so the air bag does not deploy as intended in a crash. Nissan dealers replace the passenger frontal air bag module for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Nissan Versa or Versa Note is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V275. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer and schedule replacement of the passenger frontal air bag module. Reference recall 17V275 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Nissan's remedy says dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module free of charge at a franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 17V275?
The risk is that the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in a crash. Nissan's filing says that failure increases injury risk for the front passenger. Confirm your VIN, then have a franchised Nissan dealer complete the free module replacement.
What if I bought my Nissan Versa or Versa Note used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2017 Nissan Versa or Versa Note is included, then call a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall 17V275.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V275000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V275 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V275000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - 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 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →