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2009 Nissan Cube Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Nissan Cube has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 237,151 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 26V230000 2026-04-09 47,928 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

A driver's air bag that ruptures or detaches can strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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)…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10V330000 2010-07-22 46,000 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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

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.

TIRES 09V393000 2009-10-05 143,223 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

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.

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
22
1injuries
STEERING
21
POWER TRAIN
19
ENGINE
15
1fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
2fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
SERVICE BRAKES
6
WHEELS
6
AIR BAGS
5
1crashes2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
5
1fires
Total complaints144

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2009 nissan cube. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v230000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were on back order. The contact was later informed that the parts were not available and were no…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2026-06-22

“2009 cube would not start. Steering wheel locked prevented me from starting the car. Called aaa and they tried to jump start and still would not start. Aaa towed my car to capital nissan in san jose and they confirmed it was the steering lock unit. Replaced and charged me 1363.46. After…”

STEERING · reported 2025-04-11

“The tpms light keeps flashing off and on and all my tires are the pressure they're supposed to be”

WHEELS · reported 2025-02-01

“The tpms light keeps flashing off and on and all my tires are the pressure they're supposed to be”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-02-01

“The tpms light keeps flashing off and on and all my tires are the pressure they're supposed to be”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-02-01

“Many complaints about the nissian cube... The battery are good and even put new batteries in the key fob.. The car isn't registering it and steering wheel is locked bc is a security feature.. Many complaints online for these.. Is this a recall yet?”

ENGINE · reported 2024-01-04

“Many complaints about the nissian cube... The battery are good and even put new batteries in the key fob.. The car isn't registering it and steering wheel is locked bc is a security feature.. Many complaints online for these.. Is this a recall yet?”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2024-01-04

“Started my car at 9. Went to start my car at 10. Wouldn’t start. The escl has failed.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-01-17

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation PE25005 Opened 2025-06-13 · open

Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) became aware of a single-vehicle crash involving a 2009 Nissan Cube resulting in an airbag deployment. When the front-driver airbag deployed the airbag module detached from the steering wheel, striking the driver, and causing injuries requiring medical attention.A police…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Nissan Cube as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.