Model year record

2009 Nissan Cube

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 153 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V230000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
47,928
Reported to NHTSA
2026-04-09
Owners notified
2026-06-05

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V330000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
46,000
Reported to NHTSA
2010-07-22
Owners notified
2010-09-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V393000

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Component
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
143,223
Reported to NHTSA
2009-10-05
Owners notified
2009-11-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system2286,169 mi
Steering2268,000 mi
Power train1991,000 mi
Engine1586,000 mi
Air bags1062,000 mi
Unknown or other8100,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system784,000 mi
Service brakes750,000 mi
Wheels734,800 mi
Structure: body571,206 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3
Engine and engine cooling337,100 mi
Tires330,000 mi
Vehicle speed control373,500 mi
Exterior lighting23,477 mi
Suspension215,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices2819 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette1142,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe158,000 mi
Equipment1
Fuel system, gasoline171,206 mi
Latches/locks/linkages16 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock175,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1111,100 mi
Seat belts170,000 mi
Steering: column175,185 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1131,000 mi
Structure: body: door160,200 mi
Tires: valve1
Visibility/wiper1

The 2010 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.