Nissan Patrol, X-Trail Recall R/2010/077: If Deployed The Airbag May Endanger Passenger, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jul 2010
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- R1020
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Patrol, X-Trail vehicles built between 23 October 2000 and 31 August 2001. The combustion rate of the airbag propellant may be too fast causing excessive internal pressure in the inflator during airbag deployment. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the front passenger airbag assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The combustion rate of the airbag propellant may be too fast causing excessive internal pressure in the inflator during airbag deployment. In an extreme case the inflator casing may rupture leading to a scattering of metal fragments.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IF DEPLOYED THE AIRBAG MAY ENDANGER PASSENGER Defect: The combustion rate of the airbag propellant may be too fast causing excessive internal pressure in the inflator during airbag deployment. In an extreme case the inflator casing may rupture leading to a scattering of metal fragments. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front passenger airbag assembly.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause excessive internal pressure in the inflator during airbag deployment.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the front passenger airbag assembly.
Are You Affected?
Patrol, X-Trail built between 23 October 2000 and 31 August 2001 may be included. Nissan estimates 4 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Nissan, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Nissan.
- Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the campaign code R1020 or the DVSA reference R/2010/077. See how to get a Nissan recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-TrailX-TRAIL T33 lithium ion battery | Urgent | R/2026/265 | |
| X-TrailXTRAIL (T33) intelligent speed assistance | Low | R/2025/052 | |
| X-TrailXTRAIL (T33) adaptive LED headlight | Book soon | R/2025/051 | |
| Almera, Navara, Patrol, Terrano and 2 moreA non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used during previous recall to replace this component | Urgent | R/2018/100 | |
| Almera, Navara, Patrol, Terrano and 2 moreReplace airbag inflators checked but not replaced under previous recall R/2015/093 | Urgent | R/2017/279 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2010/075 on 14 Jul 2010, for suspension turret may fail. The one launched after it was R/2010/185 on 29 Nov 2010, for engine may stall & fail to restart. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan X-Trail recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/077, launched 14 July 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.