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2016 Nissan NV recalls and problems

1 recall and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Nissan NV.

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recalls
17
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2016 Nissan NV recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 20V188000 · reported March 30, 2020 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 216,678 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Feb 26, 2026 · Unknown or other

While idling, the vehicle shutoff on it’s own and restarted. Then again while stopped at a red light and again while driving to a mechanic. No warnings or indications that this would happen. It put myself and children at risk because the roads are full of snow leaving us no place for us to pull over. Now the air…

Jul 26, 2022 · Service brakes

At speeds 60 miles or more and sudden braking all front end shaking violently.

Mar 2, 2022 · Engine · 180,000 miles

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan NV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed…

Dec 29, 2021 · Service brakes

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan NV3500. The contact stated that while driving the brakes became inoperable. The speedometer and odometer became inoperable. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was…

Dec 29, 2021 · Service brakes · 80,000 miles

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan NV3500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the instrument malfunctioned. The check engine warning light, odometer, speedometer, and the braking system malfunctioned causing the brake pedal to extend to the floor while depressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The…

NV model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2013 3910
2014 21010
2015 1600
2016 11700
2017 2000
2018 11100
2019 1611

All Nissan NV years →

Questions

Does the 2016 Nissan NV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Nissan NV, the most recent reported on March 30, 2020 (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 2016 Nissan NV?
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (7 complaints), followed by service brakes (4).
How many 2016 Nissan NV complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 26, 2026.