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US recalls (2)
Air bags: frontal, driver side
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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, gasoline: storage
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2026-04-09 · campaign 2026-184
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator may not have been properly welded. As a result, the airbag module could separate from the steering wheel when it deploys in a crash.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver-front airbag inflator.
Fuel system
2010-07-22 · campaign 2010-247
Certain vehicles may not meet the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 301 - Fuel System Integrity. After a rear impact crash test during a compliance testing program, the post crash fuel spillage exceeded the limit specified by the standard. Should fuel leakage occur and be in close proximity to an ignition source it could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will install a protector to the gasoline recirculation tube at the filler neck connection.
Airbag
2010-07-16 · campaign 2010-235 · 779 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the passenger-side curtain airbag may have been incorrectly positioned during vehicle assembly. As a result, in certain types of crashes where side curtain airbag deployment is expected, a portion of the bag may be restricted from fully deploying. The side curtain airbag will still deploy in a timely manner, meeting or exceeding applicable safety standards. Correction: Dealers will replace the side curtain airbag. This action is a Customer Satisfaction Campaign and is not being conducted as per the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Owner complaints (56)
Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Nissan Cube (4 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 31).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | |
| Steering | 17 | |
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Power train | 6 | |
| Unknown or other | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Nissan Cube.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2010 Nissan Cube w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2010 Nissan Cube version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Cube 1.8 L Manual 6-spd | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Cube 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,300 |
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