NHTSA Recall 20V188000: Inflator module (air bags)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 216,678 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Infiniti QX56.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V188000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | March 30, 2020 |
| Owner notification | May 7, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
Safety risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
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 20V188000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Infiniti QX56 | 2011, 2012 |
| Nissan Armada | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Nissan NV | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Nissan Titan | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.