NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2009–2014

Nissan Cube recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 217 owner complaints for the Nissan Cube, covering model years 2009 to 2014. The 2009 model year drew the most complaints (101), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
217 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
6 model years with data (2009–2014)

most complaints: 2009 (101 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (52 complaints)
latest recall 26V230000 (reported Apr 9, 2026)

10 complaints reporting a crash (4.6%)
5 complaints reporting a fire (2.3%)
8 complaints reporting an injury (3.7%)
1 complaint reporting a death (0.5%)

Nissan Cube complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2009 model year has the most complaints: 101 of 217, or 46.5%. Next come 2010 (56) and 2011 (31). The fewest are for 2013, with 3 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Nissan Cube complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Nissan Cube complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2009	101	2	2	3	0
2010	56	4	1	2	0
2011	31	2	1	2	0
2012	19	0	0	0	0
2013	3	1	0	1	0
2014	7	1	1	0	1
All model years	217	10	5	8	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Nissan Cube components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 52 complaints (24.0% of all 217), followed by Power Train (49) and Steering (42).

Components named most often in Nissan Cube complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Nissan Cube complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	52	24.0%
Power Train	49	22.6%
Steering	42	19.4%
Air Bags	24	11.1%
Engine	21	9.7%
Unknown or Other	17	7.8%
Fuel/Propulsion System	14	6.5%
Structure	12	5.5%
Tires	8	3.7%
Vehicle Speed Control	8	3.7%
Wheels	8	3.7%
Service Brakes	7	3.2%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	6	2.8%
Seat Belts	6	2.8%
Engine and Engine Cooling	5	2.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Nissan Cube recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Cube, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2009 to 2014. The 2009 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

4 recall campaigns

Nissan Cube recall campaigns covering each model year
2009: 3 campaigns	2010: 2 campaigns	2011: no campaigns	2012: no campaigns	2013: 1 campaign	2014: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 26V230000
Reported Apr 9, 2026
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Model years 2009–2010
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Cube vehicles. The driver’s air bag inflator may rupture or detach from the steering wheel during air bag deployment.
Consequence:
A driver's air bag that ruptures or detaches can strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the front air bag inflator serial number, and replace the inflator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 14, 2026.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 15V418000
Reported Jul 1, 2015
Electrical System › Ignition › Switch
Model years 2013–2014
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Versa Sedan vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, to January 29, 2014, 2013-2014 Cube vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 21, 2013, and 2013-2014 Juke vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to October 22, 2013. When exposed to hot temperatures, the affected vehicles have an engine start/stop button that may stick inside the button housing.
Consequence:
If the engine start/stop button gets stuck in the housing, road vibrations may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the start/stop switch housing, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 10V330000
Reported Jul 22, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage
Model years 2009–2010
Nissan is recalling model year 2009-2010 Nissan Cube vehicles manufactured from January 30, 2009 through July 30, 2010. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, "fuel system integrity." When the vehicle was rotated following a rear moving barrier crash test as required, the amount of fuel leakage exceeded the allowable limits.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will develop a special protector and attach it to the gasoline recirculation tube at the location of the filler neck connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on September 13, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 09V393000
Reported Oct 5, 2009
Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
Model year 2009
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C., West Virginia and Wisconsin. The material in the nut used to secure the sensor-transmitter of the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may corrode and potentially crack in areas with heavy concentrations of road salt. If this occurs, the nut may come out of the sensor-transmitter and the TPMS lamp will illuminate.
Consequence:
If the TPMS lamp is disregarded and the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, the tire will quickly lose air pressure at a consistent rate resulting in a flat tire increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
The dealer will replace the TPMS nut with a new, more robust nut. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before November 9, 2009. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 and Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Nissan Cube questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Nissan Cube have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Nissan Cube, covering model years 2009 to 2014. The most recent, 26V230000, was reported on April 9, 2026 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2009 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Nissan Cube model year has the most complaints?

The 2009 model year, with 101 of the 217 complaints in NHTSA’s file (46.5%). The next are 2010 (56) and 2011 (31). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Nissan Cube complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 52 complaints, or 24.0% of all 217. Power Train (49) and Steering (42) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Nissan Cube?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Nissan dealer.

How many Nissan Cube complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 217 complaints, 10 report a crash, 5 a fire, 8 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Nissan models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Nissan VIN decoder with every Nissan model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Nissan Altima 1995–2025 · 53 recalls · 15,258 complaints
Nissan Rogue 1999–2026 · 46 recalls · 7,300 complaints
Nissan Pathfinder 1995–2026 · 44 recalls · 7,057 complaints
Nissan Maxima 1995–2023 · 23 recalls · 6,044 complaints
Nissan Murano 2003–2026 · 26 recalls · 5,955 complaints
Nissan Sentra 1995–2026 · 52 recalls · 5,497 complaints
Nissan Frontier 1998–2026 · 39 recalls · 3,354 complaints
Nissan Versa 2007–2025 · 26 recalls · 3,320 complaints

All Nissan models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.