Does the 2010 Nissan Cube have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Nissan Cube, the most recent reported on April 9, 2026 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Cube?

Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (20 complaints), followed by steering (17).

How many 2010 Nissan Cube complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 56 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2010 Nissan Cube recalls and problems

2 recalls and 56 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan Cube.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2010 Nissan Cube recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 26V230000 · reported April 9, 2026 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 47,928 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

NHTSA campaign 10V330000 · reported July 22, 2010 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 46,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system20
Steering17
Air bags8
Power train6
Engine4
Unknown or other4
Fuel/propulsion system3
Tires3
Electronic stability control (ESC)2
Latches/locks/linkages2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 17, 2026 · Air bags
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V230000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the parts were ordered. The contact stated that the parts had not been available for approximately 62 days. The manufacturer…

Jun 23, 2026 · Air bags · 139,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V230000 (AIR BAGS), the dealer discovered that the vehicle was not equipped with a front driver's side air bag. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased as a used…

Jun 10, 2026 · Air bags · 138,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owned a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH at an intersection and making a left turn, the front passenger's side near the front bumper of the vehicle collided with another vehicle. The contact stated that all the air bags deployed, with the exception of the front driver's side…

Sep 20, 2024 · Fuel system, gasoline
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Cube. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor on the exterior and in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a cracked fuel tank filler neck. The contact was informed that…

Apr 10, 2023 · Electrical system
Problem is the anti theft module located on the steering column has malfunctioned for my wife’s 2010 Nissan Cube keyless ignition. Vehicle would not restart for my wife after sitting for 5 hours, luckily she was not way off somewhere. From what I’ve seen Nissan did a recall of a similar defective module on other…

Cube model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2009	3	101	2	2
2010	2	56	4	1
2011	0	31	2	1
2012	0	19	0	0
2013	1	3	1	0

Across all years, the 2009 Cube has the most complaints (101). All Nissan Cube years →

Questions

Does the 2010 Nissan Cube have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Nissan Cube, the most recent reported on April 9, 2026 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Cube?: Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (20 complaints), followed by steering (17).
How many 2010 Nissan Cube complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 56 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 17, 2026.