Nissan Note, Tiida Recall R/2017/226: Abnormal Deployment Of Passenger Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Nov 2017
- Launched
- 124,482
- vehicles in the UK
- PG7BF
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Note, Tiida vehicles built between 3 August 2005 and 21 August 2014. The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger,airbag,inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant This could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger,airbag,to deploy abnormally in a crash. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the airbag with a new assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger,airbag,inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant This could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger,airbag,to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ABNORMAL DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER AIRBAG Defect: The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger�airbag�inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant This could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger�airbag�to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the airbag with a new assembly.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger,airbag,to deploy abnormally in a crash.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the airbag with a new assembly.
Are You Affected?
Note, Tiida built between 3 August 2005 and 21 August 2014 may be included. Nissan estimates 124,482 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 PG7BF or the DVSA reference R/2017/226. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juke, Navara, Note, Pulsar and 1 morePossible reduced retention force of the rear door child lock switch | Book soon | R/2020/220 | |
| NoteWheels may lock if ABS is activated | Urgent | R/2016/273 | |
| Micra, NoteEngine may stall and/or fail to restart | Urgent | R/2016/008 | |
| NoteDrivers airbag may rupture if deployed | Urgent | R/2015/256 | |
| Micra, NoteLoss of steering control | Urgent | R/2015/135 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2017/295 on 27 Nov 2017, for rear right wheel arch protector may deform and rub against and damage brake hose. The one launched after it was R/2017/279 on 11 Dec 2017, for replace airbag inflators checked but not replaced under previous recall R/2015/093. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/226, launched 28 November 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.