NHTSA Recall 14V138000: Air bags: frontal and software (electrical system)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 989,701 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Infiniti JX35.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V138000 |
|---|---|
| Components | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | March 25, 2014 |
| Owner notification | April 14, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Safety risk
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V138000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Infiniti JX35 | 2013 |
| Infiniti Q50 | 2014 |
| Infiniti QX60 | 2014 |
| Nissan Altima | 2013, 2014 |
| Nissan Leaf | 2013, 2014 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2013, 2014 |
| Nissan Redundant NV200 | 2013 |
| Nissan Sentra | 2013, 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.