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SevereNHTSA·26V230000·Announced 2026-04-09

Nissan Recalls 2009-2010 Cube Vehicles Due to Driver Air Bag Defect

Nissan is recalling 2009-2010 Cube vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture or detach during deployment, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air bag inflator rupture/detachment) that poses a significant injury risk during a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2010 Nissan Cube vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the driver’s air bag inflator may rupture or detach from the steering wheel during air bag deployment.

A driver's air bag that ruptures or detaches can strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect the front air bag inflator serial number and replace the inflator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 14, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN CUBE
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
47,928

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CUBE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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