- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Nissan NV Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Nissan NV have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2020 for the inflator module.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical NV year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Nissan NV recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Nissan NV yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Nissan NV: every year compared
All NV years2016 Nissan NV vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Nissan NV | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2016 Nissan Altima | 556 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Nissan Maxima | 142 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Nissan Murano | 108 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Nissan Frontier | 44 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Nissan Leaf | 36 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Nissan Juke | 28 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Nissan 370Z | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Nissan 370Z Roadster | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Nissan NV
Does the 2016 Nissan NV have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Nissan NV: inflator module (March 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Nissan NV had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Nissan NV a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 67 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Nissan NV year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 Nissan NV has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data