Nissan Juke Recall R/2013/019: Airbag May Release High Temperature Gases, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Feb 2013
- Launched
- 2,498
- vehicles in the UK
- PG3B1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Juke vehicles built between 7 June 2012 and 4 July 2012. In the event that the driver airbag is deployed during a frontal impact small holes may occur on the surface of the airbag. The recall notice describes the fix as: to replace the driver airbag with new. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event that the driver airbag is deployed during a frontal impact small holes may occur on the surface of the airbag. The holes are caused by high temperature gases from the airbag inflator exhausting directly onto the surface of the airbag material. The high temperature gas/airbag material may contact the drivers skin. The deployment performance of the driver airbag is not affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY RELEASE HIGH TEMPERATURE GASES Defect: In the event that the driver airbag is deployed during a frontal impact small holes may occur on the surface of the airbag. The holes are caused by high temperature gases from the airbag inflator exhausting directly onto the surface of the airbag material. The high temperature gas/airbag material may contact the drivers skin. The deployment performance of the driver airbag is not affected. Remedy: To replace the driver airbag with new.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may release high temperature gases.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: to replace the driver airbag with new.
Are You Affected?
Juke built between 7 June 2012 and 4 July 2012 may be included. Nissan estimates 2,498 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 PG3B1 or the DVSA reference R/2013/019. 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?.
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| JukeJuke (F16) right hand rear door | Book soon | R/2024/179 | |
| JukeA potential concern affecting the HEVC (Hybrid Electric Vehicle Control) module software has been identified which may cause a module reset of affected vehicles. Simultaneous pressing of brake and accelerator could cause engine stumble or stall | Urgent | R/2023/096 | |
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This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2012/105 on 22 Oct 2012, for engine insulation may rest on turbocharger. The one launched after it was R/2013/050 on 22 Apr 2013, for passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan Juke recall history, all recalls launched in 2013 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/019, launched 25 February 2013. 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.