2016 Nissan NV recalls
Reported Mar 30, 2020 · 216,678 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
2016 Nissan NV problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Unknown or Other | 7 | |
| Service Brakes | 4 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 78,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2016 Nissan NV complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Feb 26, 2026
While idling, the vehicle shutoff on itâs 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 pressure, windshield fluid and traction control lights are on, whereas they were not previously lit. Iâm currently at an independent service center waiting for diagnosis. ***Update: The mechanic gave us the code which shows the crankshaft needs to be replaced.
Engine · at 180,000 miles · reported Mar 2, 2022
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 that the four catalytic convertors and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Service Brakes · at 80,000 miles · reported Dec 29, 2021
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 cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Unknown or Other · reported Jan 25, 2021
The AC air flow in the back of the van is completely insufficient. The air coming out of the vents is cool, however the flow of air is so light/slow, the passengers in the back cannot feel it. Since the back windows do not open it becomes swelteringly hot. We worry about our children passing out/over heating back there. It's a safety concern for us, and many others. It does not improve even once the vehicle has been running for a while, and it does not improve even when the vehicle is moving.
Seat Belts · at 23,000 miles · reported Dec 4, 2020
The seat belts in the back do not always rewind when pulled all the way out to install child safety seats. So when you pull the belt out all the way to feed it through the safety seat, the belts do not retract. You have to go behind the seat into the mechanism and manually roll the belt back up. This is while the vehicle is parked.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Nissan NV have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Nissan NV: 20V-188 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Nissan NV?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often (7 reports), followed by service brakes (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 78,000 miles.
Are Nissan recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.