Nissan Cube Recall R/2026/164: Cube (Z12) Driver Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Sep 2026
- Launched
- 1,096
- vehicles in the UK
- R26A1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Cube vehicles built between 10 October 2008 and 25 September 2010. The Driver's Airbag module may have been incorrectly assembled during production. The dealer will check and replace driver airbag if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Driver's Airbag module may have been incorrectly assembled during production. In this condition the driver’s airbag inflator module may detach from the steering wheel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Cube (Z12) Driver Airbag Defect: For affected vehicles the Driver's Airbag module may have been incorrectly assembled during production. In this condition the driver’s airbag inflator module may detach from the steering wheel. Remedy: Check and replace driver airbag if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: cube (Z12) driver airbag.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace driver airbag if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Cube built between 10 October 2008 and 25 September 2010 may be included. Nissan estimates 1,096 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 R26A1 or the DVSA reference R/2026/164. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrimastarPrimastar X82 tyre configuration | Book soon | R/2026/023 | |
| InterstarInterstar (XDD/XDE) steering rack | Urgent | R/2025/370 | |
| NV300(X82) Airbag | Urgent | R/2024/401 | |
| QashqaiOn affected vehicles the capacitive mat for hand on detection may have been damaged during manufacture of the steering wheel. The steering wheel may falsely detect the driver has their hands on the wheel with ProPilot engaged and not give a warning to place hands back on the wheel | Urgent | R/2024/021 | |
| QashqaiThe steering assist may cause a clacking noise during steering operation | Urgent | R/2021/386 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2026/296 on 29 Jul 2026, for iNTERSTAR XDD/XDE emissions label. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/164, launched 25 September 2026. 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.