Recall 18V153 affects 22 2018 Nissan 370Z vehicles for an incorrectly installed driver-side curtain air bag. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 22 2018 370Z vehicles under recall 18V153 because the driver's side curtain air bag was installed incorrectly during production. The air bag can fail to deploy correctly in a crash, increasing injury risk, and Nissan dealers will inspect and repair the installation free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver's side curtain air bag in the 2018 Nissan 370Z is built into the side roof area. In a side impact or rollover-type crash, it drops down beside the occupant to help protect the head and reduce the chance of ejection. The system depends on the air bag being mounted in the correct position before deployment.
On affected 370Z vehicles, the driver's side curtain air bag was installed incorrectly during production because of operator error. That means the air bag hardware is not the problem; the issue is where and how it was fitted to the vehicle. If the air bag deploys from the wrong position, it does not provide the protection Nissan designed into the system.
There is no warning sign before failure. An incorrectly installed curtain air bag will not announce itself with a light, noise, smell, or change in how the car drives.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Nissan 370Z | side air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 22 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2018 Nissan 370Z is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrectly installed curtain air bag can fail to deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. There is no listed warning sign for the installation issue, so confirm your VIN and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Nissan 370Z is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the free curtain air bag inspection and correction so the driver's side curtain air bag can deploy correctly.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 18V153 when you call.
- Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 with questions about the free repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician inspects the driver's side curtain air bag and corrects its installation if it was installed incorrectly during production. The recall repair is available, and 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 subject vehicles are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork tied to the curtain air bag installation.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 6, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 7, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| March 7, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 1, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V153?
Recall 18V153 covers 22 2018 Nissan 370Z vehicles with a driver's side curtain air bag that was installed incorrectly during production. The incorrect installation can prevent proper deployment in a crash, increasing injury risk. Nissan dealers will inspect and correct the installation for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Nissan 370Z is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific car is included in recall 18V153. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer and ask for the driver's side curtain air bag inspection and correction. Reference recall number 18V153 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Nissan dealers will inspect the driver's side curtain air bag and correct its installation as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 18V153?
The safety risk is improper side curtain air bag deployment in a crash. If the driver's side curtain air bag does not deploy correctly, injury risk increases. The fix is a dealer inspection and installation correction, with parts and labor covered by Nissan.
What if I bought my Nissan 370Z used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2018 Nissan 370Z is included, then contact a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall number 18V153.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V153000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-867-7669 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V153 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V153000 |
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 →