Infiniti QX30 and Q30 recall: Driver’s airbag may deploy
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a Infiniti dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a slip ring to the steering column on all potentially affected vehicles.
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a slip ring to the steering column on all potentially affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| QX30 | 1 Jan 2017 | 19 Jul 2017 | 4,970 |
| Q30 | 1 Jan 2016 | 19 Jul 2017 | 4,970 |
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 2 January 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.