Infiniti QX30 recalls

12 official safety recalls for the Infiniti QX30 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Steering universal joint bearing may separate

    Reported June 2, 2021Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 21V4190001,959 vehicles affected

    Excessive movement in the steering shaft bore may cause the universal joint bearing to separate from the joint over time, leading to loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
    Consequence
    A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PG1CF.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  2. Backup camera image may be disabled

    Reported September 12, 2019Model years 2018–2019NHTSA campaign 19V6540001,228,830 vehicles affected

    Camera settings may leave the rear view image hidden, and the system may retain that setting when the vehicle is put in reverse. The missing image increases crash risk. Dealers will update the camera settings software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence
    The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  3. Gear shift indicator may not display

    Reported January 4, 2019Model years 2015–2018DVSA recall R/2018/3823,272 vehicles affected

    The gear shift indicator may fail to display in certain driving conditions. Its software will be upgraded.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR MAY NOT BEHAVE AS INTENDED
    Defect
    The gear shift indicator may not display under specific driving conditions.
    Remedy
    Upgrade the gear shift indicator software.

  4. Seat belt anchorage bolt may be incorrectly installed

    Reported May 30, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V3550006 vehicles affected

    The right front seat belt anchorage may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will install a retaining plate and new anchor bolt free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The bolt securing the right-hand side lower seat belt anchorage may have been incorrectly installed during production. This can result in the lower seat belt anchorage detaching in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with certain requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies, and number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence
    If the lower seat belt anchorage detaches in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will weld in a new retaining plate and secure the seat belt anchorage with a new anchor bolt, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  5. Driver airbag may deploy unintentionally

    Reported January 2, 2018Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/2939,940 vehicles affected

    If the spiral cable is damaged and the airbag warning light is ignored, electrostatic charge could trigger unintended driver airbag deployment. A slip ring will be fitted to the steering column.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY
    Defect
    The steering column has no electrical connection to ground other than the spiral cable. In the event that the spiral cable is damaged the airbag warning light will illuminate. If the customer ignores the warning light and continues to drive for extended periods electrostatic charge may be discharged through the electrical circuit of the drivers airbag. In an extreme case this discharge could be sufficient to trigger an unintended deployment of the driver airbag.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a slip ring to the steering column on all potentially affected vehicles.

  6. Driver air bag may deploy unexpectedly

    Reported November 1, 2017Model years 2017–2018NHTSA campaign 17V69100017,507 vehicles affected

    If an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken, insufficient grounding may cause the driver air bag to deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Dealers will add grounding to the steering components free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
    Consequence
    If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
    Remedy
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  7. Airbag control unit may be configured incorrectly

    Reported April 30, 2017Model years 2015–2017DVSA recall R/2017/08316 vehicles affected

    In some circumstances, an incorrectly configured airbag control unit may prevent the restraint system from working as intended in a crash. The unit will be reprogrammed with the latest software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SUPPLEMENTARY RESTARINT SYSTEM MAY NOT ACT AS INTENDED.
    Defect
    In certain circumstances the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) may not be correctly configured. This may cause the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) not to perform as intended in the event of an accident.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles reprogram with latest ACU software

  8. Driver-side curtain air bag may not deploy

    Reported March 6, 2017Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 17V14300079 vehicles affected

    The driver-side curtain air bag inflator may fail to ignite in a crash, preventing deployment and increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the air bag assembly free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
    Defect
    Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver-side curtain air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
    Consequence
    If the air bag fails to deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer Service at 1-800-662-6200.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Passenger airbag may not deploy

    Reported February 1, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2016/3016 vehicles affected

    An inflator initiator may be out of specification, so the passenger airbag may not deploy in a crash. Affected airbags will be replaced with a quality assured component.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
    Defect
    It has been identified that due to a manufacturing error at the airbag manufacturer the chemical composition of the initiator (the compound that triggers the airbag deployment) of a limited number of passenger airbag inflators may not be to specification. Therefore it is possible that an affected airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles to have the affected airbags replace with a new quality assured component.

  10. Passenger air bag may fail to deploy

    Reported December 28, 2016Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 16V939000509 vehicles affected

    The passenger air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite in a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying and increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles manufactured August 11, 2016, to September 27, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence
    A passenger air bag that fails to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  11. Front seat belt may not restrain passenger

    Reported December 12, 2016Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2016/228566 vehicles affected

    A front seat belt may be fitted on the wrong side, making it difficult to use or slow to retract. In an extreme case, it may not restrain the passenger. The front seat belts will be replaced where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ANCHORAGE POINT MAY BE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER
    Defect
    Some vehicles may have an incorrectly assembled front seat belt with the right hand seat belt fitted on the left hand side or vice versa. This could cause the seat belt upper anchorage to be used at an incorrect angle; making it difficult for the customer to apply the seatbelt or slowing the retraction speed when removing the belt. In an extreme case the front seat belt may not restrain the front seat passenger.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and where necessary replace the front seat belts.

  12. Rear seat belt buckle nuts may come loose

    Reported December 12, 2016Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2016/2274,500 vehicles affected

    Rear seat belt buckle nuts may not be secure and could come off, leaving the belts unable to restrain passengers. Dealers will tighten the buckle nuts to the correct torque if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR SEAT BELT MAY NOT SECURE THE PASSENGER
    Defect
    The rear seat buckle nuts may not be fully secure. In this condition the seat belt buckle may make a rattle noise. In an extreme case the nut may come off and the rear seat belts will not restrain the rear seat passengers.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and where necessary torque the rear seat belt buckles nuts.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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