Recall 20V188 covers 216,678 2011-2017 Nissan Nv, QX56, Armada, and Titan vehicles for driver air bag inflators. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 216,678 2011-2017 Nv, QX56, Armada, and Titan vehicles because a manufacturing issue can keep the air bag inflator from working properly or cause it to rupture during deployment. If the inflator ruptures, metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death; Nissan dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver front air bag inflator is the metal canister inside the steering wheel air bag module. In a crash, the inflator burns propellant and sends gas into the air bag so it opens between the driver and the steering wheel. In NHTSA campaign 20V188, the recalled part is a Takata PSDI-5D inflator used in certain 2011-2017 Nv, QX56, Armada, and Titan vehicles.
The problem starts with how the propellant was loaded at the Takata Monclova, Mexico plant. Nissan says overloading or uneven loading left some inflators unable to work correctly during deployment. When the air bag is commanded to deploy, the inflator can fail to inflate correctly or rupture instead of filling the bag as designed. The remedy uses a replacement component from a different supplier.
There is no warning sign before failure. You will not see a dashboard light, noise, or change in how the vehicle drives that tells you this inflator is defective.
Who's affected?
The scope combines Nv vans, QX56 and Armada SUVs, and Titan trucks, all tied to the same driver-side front air bag inflator module.
| 2012 Nissan Nv | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2012 INFINITI QX56 | front air bag |
| 2011 INFINITI QX56 | front air bag |
| 2013 Nissan Nv | front air bag |
| 2014 Nissan Nv | front air bag |
| 2015 Nissan Nv | front air bag |
| 2016 Nissan Nv | front air bag |
| 2013 Nissan Armada | front air bag |
| 2013 Nissan Titan | front air bag |
| 2014 Nissan Titan | front air bag |
| 2014 Nissan Armada | front air bag |
| 2015 Nissan Titan | front air bag |
| 2015 Nissan Armada | front air bag |
| 2017 Nissan Nv | front air bag |
| Units affected | 216,678 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An inflator rupture can send metal fragments into the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. There is no warning sign before failure, so treat an included VIN as a serious safety issue and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2011-2017 Nv, QX56, Armada, or Titan is included in this Nissan recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the free driver air bag inflator replacement that fixes the rupture risk during deployment.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan sent one. If not, reference recall number 20V188 when you call.
- Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 with questions about scheduling or dealer instructions.
- Drive with caution until the repair is complete, and avoid delaying the air bag inflator replacement.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician replaces the front driver air bag inflator covered by recall 20V188. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Out-of-pocket air bag inflator repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty language in the owner notice, not through a separate reimbursement program. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior paperwork for this repair.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 30, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| March 31, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 4, 2020 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 4, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 7, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V188?
Recall 20V188 covers 216,678 2011-2017 Nissan Nv, QX56, Armada, and Titan vehicles with front driver air bag inflators that can rupture or fail during deployment. Nissan dealers will replace the affected inflators for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2017 Nissan Nv, QX56, Armada, or Titan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 20V188. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the front driver air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall number 20V188 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Nissan will replace the front driver air bag inflator free of charge at a franchised dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is serious injury or death from the driver air bag inflator. During deployment, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants. The free dealer repair replaces the affected front driver inflator.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Nissan Nv, QX56, Armada, or Titan is included, then call a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall 20V188.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V188000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-867-7669 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V188 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V188000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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