2012 Nissan Rogue Air Bags Problems

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

41Air Bags complaints

12.9%Of all 317 complaints

#4Most-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 TRAIN134 · 42.3%

Unspecified / other44 · 13.9%

ENGINE43 · 13.6%

AIR BAGS41 · 12.9%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL41 · 12.9%

Share of the 317 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Nissan Rogue overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA RECALL ADULT PASSENGER IS SEATED IN PASSENGERS FRONT SEAT AND HAS SEAT BELT ON. BUT AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS FLASHING ON DASH BOARD AND PASSENGERS…”NHTSA complaint 10969875 — filed 04/01/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE…”NHTSA complaint 10948420 — filed 01/30/2017

“A FEW WEEK AGO WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STARTED FLASHING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND AFTER DIAGNOSIS…”NHTSA complaint 10907318 — filed 09/17/2016

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Nissan Rogue: 41 of 317 complaints on file (12.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

317 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 7 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.