PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON WHEN MY WIFE (145LBS) IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS HAPPENS FROM THE MOMENT THE CAR IS TURNED ON AND PERSISTS THE ENTIRE TIME WHILE DRIVING. WAS TOLD IF THE WARNING LIGHT WAS ON THAT THE AIRBAG WOULD MOST LIKELY NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS OCCURS EACH AND EVER TIME MY WIFE IS IN THE VEHICLE OVER THE COURSE OF THE PAST NINE MONTHS. THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS ON …
2015 infiniti Q50 airbags problems
severe 16 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 INFINITI Q50. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A RED LIGHT. THE OTHER VEHICLE STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN AND THEN STRUCK THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO A CEMENT DIVIDER. THE CONTACT'S SEVEN YEAR OLD SON WAS SEATED IN THE BACK SEAT. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BUT FAILED TO INFLATE. A POLICE REPORT W…
Upon driving when purchased the Engine Light for the Air Bags illuminated. Upon researching the issue the problem seems to be a common problem for vehicles of this make and problem. 90% of the time requiring the owner to take the vehicle to the dealership.Since it is a trend and ongoing I wanted to report the issue.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 INFINITI Q50. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ONE VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE, AND A THIRD VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, LEFT ARM, AND HAND THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENT…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2015 infiniti Q50?
It's a meaningful issue. 16 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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