2012 NISSAN VERSA Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2012 Nissan Versa has 12 recalls, the most serious involving the airbags: both the driver and passenger frontal airbag inflators can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, and side airbags can deploy unexpectedly when a door is slammed hard. The frontal airbag inflator issue has been the subject of multiple recall filings, with some targeting vehicles registered in high-humidity regions specifically. The side airbag concern stems from degraded sensor connector pins that lower the threshold needed to trigger deployment. There are also two separate recalls related to the automatic transmission shifter: in both cases, the shifter can be moved out of park without pressing the brake pedal, creating a risk of unintended vehicle movement. On the chassis side, front coil springs can fracture and puncture a tire, and separate filings cover this defect for vehicles in different regions. One recall addresses the center console trim panel catching the driver's foot and slowing the transition from the accelerator to the brake pedal. The accelerator pedal itself is also covered in a recall where interference can delay braking response and extend stopping distance.