Driver side: inflator moduleRecall 26V-230 · 2009–2010 Nissan Cube
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 26V-230 covers 47,928 2009–2010 Nissan Cube for a driver side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 4% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V230000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
A driver's air bag that ruptures or detaches can strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
4%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 10, 2008 to September 25, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Driver Airbag Inflator RuptureNHTSA