Infiniti Q30 and QX30 recall: Airbag may not deploy correctly
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a Infiniti dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to have the affected airbags replace with a new quality assured component.
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to have the affected airbags replace with a new quality assured component.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q30 | 10 Aug 2016 | 27 Sep 2016 | 3 |
| QX30 | 10 Aug 2016 | 27 Sep 2016 | 3 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 February 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.