Model year guide

2016 Nissan NV

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Nissan NV is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2016 Nissan NV — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2016 Nissan NV at a glance

Safety recalls1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Nissan NV recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #20V188000 · 30/03/2020

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.

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 97

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 97.

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin NTB09-131C · Structure · Apr 2026

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin NTB09-131C · Structure · Apr 2026

VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB13-107G · Electrical System · May 2024

CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB13-027D · Electrical System · May 2024

CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB10-066C · Electrical System · May 2024

WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB17-019H · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB13-028I · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB09-081K · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIALTY TOOLS, and then select Infotainment Software Updates on the left side of ASIST. Pl…

Bulletin NTB23-018G · Equipment, Electrical System · Feb 2024

DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB08-097L · Steering · Sep 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the NV3500 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2016 Nissan NV. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could be defective. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. It could also cause the inflator to rupture. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward the occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent it from inflating properly. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is inv…

Transport Canada #2020136 · Mar 2020

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Nissan NV

The Nissan NV is a term used by the Japanese automaker Nissan for a number of their commercial vans:Nissan NV100 Clipper - A badge engineered Mitsubishi Minicab/Suzuki Every for the Japanese market Nissan NV100 Clipper Rio - A passenger car variant of the NV100 Clipper, badge engineered Suzuki Every Wagon for the Japanese market Nissan NV150 AD - A subcompact van and station wagon for the Japanese market Nissan NV200 - A light van and leisure activity vehicle, for Asian, European, and American markets Nissan NV250 - A badge engineered Renault Kangoo, for European markets Nissan NV300 - A badge engineered Renault Trafic, for European markets Nissan NV350 Caravan/NV350 Urvan - A light van or m…

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2016 Nissan NV trims & engines on record

Engines
4.0L · 5.6L

2016 Nissan NV vehicles on record

Other Nissan NV model years

2016 Nissan NV — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Nissan NV have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Nissan NV. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.