2012 Nissan Murano Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

26Air Bags complaints

19.4%Of all 134 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN30 · 22.4%

AIR BAGS26 · 19.4%

Unspecified / other23 · 17.2%

ENGINE13 · 9.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 · 9%

Share of the 134 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Nissan Murano overview page.

What owners report

“I purchased 2012 Nissan Murano in Jul 2012. Recently the Airbag light is on and keeps flashing when start the car. It happened since 6…”NHTSA complaint 11583188 — filed 04/15/2024

“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was…”NHTSA complaint 11571694 — filed 02/13/2024

“Airbags have malfunctioned. I was told the whole passenger seat needed to be replaced which costs more than the car is worth. No safety recall…”NHTSA complaint 11546583 — filed 09/26/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Murano have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Nissan Murano: 26 of 134 complaints on file (19.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Nissan Murano have in total?

134 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.