NHTSA vehicle safety data
2010 Nissan Cube Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2010 Nissan Cube has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 56 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2010 Nissan Cube, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2010 Nissan Cube owner complaints
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Nissan Cube, describing incidents dated December 11, 2009 to August 17, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
Of the 56 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 56 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11757388 · Filed
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…
ODI #11746002 · Filed
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…
ODI #11743331 · Filed
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…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2010 Nissan Cube in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021
- Preliminary Evaluation PE25-005: Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture
Closed September 3, 2026
Air Bag Inflator May Rupture or Detach from Steering Wheel
NHTSA #26V230000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported April 9, 2026 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 47,928 vehicles
Repair completion: 4.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Nissan campaign R26A1 · Owners notified June 5, 2026 · Vehicles built through September 25, 2010 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
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 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.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY/FMVSS 301
NHTSA #10V330000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage · NHTSA notice
Reported July 22, 2010 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 46,000 vehicles
Owners notified September 13, 2010 · Vehicles built January 30, 2009 – July 30, 2010 (per NHTSA)
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 consequence
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.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Other Nissan Cube model years
Check your 2010 Nissan Cube VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Nissan Cube at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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