Nissan Patrol, X-Trail Recall R/2017/039: Airbag May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jun 2017
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2017/039
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Patrol, X-Trail vehicles built between 7 June 2000 and 31 August 2001. The airbag manufacturer have informed Nissan of a potential concern with propellant degradation of Front Passenger Airbag fitted with Smokeless Passenger Inflator (SPI). The dealer will replace the front passenger airbag module with a new quality controlled item. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The airbag manufacturer have informed Nissan of a potential concern with propellant degradation of Front Passenger Airbag fitted with Smokeless Passenger Inflator (SPI). It has been confirmed that this degradation is a function of time temperature and environmental moisture. Deterioration of the Inflator propellant may under certain usage conditions lead to abnormal deployment of the Passenger Airbag. In an extreme situation this condition could create excessive pressure within the inflator during airbag deployment and may result in separation of the airbag housing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY FAIL Defect: The airbag manufacturer have informed Nissan of a potential concern with propellant degradation of Front Passenger Airbag fitted with Smokeless Passenger Inflator (SPI). It has been confirmed that this degradation is a function of time temperature and environmental moisture. Deterioration of the Inflator propellant may under certain usage conditions lead to abnormal deployment of the Passenger Airbag. In an extreme situation this condition could create excessive pressure within the inflator during airbag deployment and may result in separation of the airbag housing. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the front passenger airbag module with a new quality controlled item.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in separation of the airbag housing.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front passenger airbag module with a new quality controlled item.
Are You Affected?
Patrol, X-Trail built between 7 June 2000 and 31 August 2001 may be included. Nissan estimates 9 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 DVSA reference R/2017/039. 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/2017/101 on 22 Mar 2017, for incorrect body width could restric rear visabiity. The one launched after it was R/2017/173 on 19 Jul 2017, for headlamp auto aim function may not operate. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan X-Trail recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/039, launched 26 June 2017. 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.