supplemental air bag warning light is on. also the passenger airbag light is on.
2015 INFINITI QX60 airbags problems
moderate 12 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
When does it fail?
Of the 12 airbags complaints filed for the 2015 INFINITI QX60, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: The 2015 QX60 has persistent airbag system issues: passenger-side occupant sensors often fail to detect adults, leaving occupants unprotected, and airbag recalls have repeatedly failed to fix the warning lights or underlying faults. Some vehicles have experienced inadvertent airbag deployment and multi-month dealer repair delays.
Owners of the 2015 Infiniti QX60 report five distinct airbag problems. The most common is the passenger-side disable light illuminating even when an adult is seated, indicating the system is incorrectly classifying the passenger as a child and disabling the airbag when it should stay armed. This occurs across multiple mileage points and persists after dealer sensor resets and recall repairs under NHTSA Campaigns 15V381000 and 16V244000.
Others report that the warning light remains lit or flashes continuously after recall service, with dealers unable to diagnose the root cause. Two owners experienced spontaneous airbag deployment at highway speeds with no impact or occupant present. One complaint states the recall part was unavailable when needed. Another owner reports the red warning light flashing repeatedly after recall work, disabling the airbag each time, with the dealer falsely claiming the customer tampered with the system.
Owner frustration centers on repeated failed repairs, long dealer hold times (one vehicle was held six months), and safety concerns when the airbag system cannot reliably detect passengers or remains disabled despite being worked on multiple times.
Same INFINITI QX60 airbags reports on nearby years: 2014 · 2016
Failure modes owners describe
Passenger airbag disabled light illuminates with adult occupant
The passenger-side airbag disable warning light turns on even when an adult is properly seated in the passenger seat, indicating the system is incorrectly classifying the occupant as a child or small person and disabling the airbag when it should remain armed.
When: Occurs during normal driving or immediately after vehicle startup with adult passenger seated; complaints report failures between 1,800 and 115,483 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Passenger airbag OFF light illuminates with adult (over 100 lbs) in passenger seat; Light persists despite passenger present; System appears to misclassify adult as child based on weight thresholds; Problem recurs after dealer attempts to reset sensor or perform recall repairs
Repairs/costs cited: Dealerships have attempted sensor resets to zero and claim weight-threshold adjustments; one complaint states recall part was unavailable; multiple attempts to repair have failed to resolve the issue permanently.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 15V381000 (Air Bags) and Campaign 16V244000 (Air Bags) were issued; however, repairs under these campaigns have failed to eliminate the warning light and occupant-detection errors in several vehicles.
Airbag warning light remains illuminated after recall repair
After the vehicle is serviced under an NHTSA air bag recall campaign, the airbag warning indicator stays lit continuously or flashes, despite the vehicle being worked on by the dealer.
When: Following recall service; reported at 10,418 miles and after multiple dealer visits.
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light remains on or flashes continuously after recall repair; Problem persists despite dealer service; Dealer unable to diagnose or repair the underlying issue
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer service under recall campaigns (15V381000) failed to resolve the warning light condition; vehicle was not successfully repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 15V381000 (Air Bags) applied but remedy did not resolve the illuminated warning indicator.
Airbag inadvertently deploys without impact or occupant
Front and rear passenger-side airbags deploy suddenly while the vehicle is being driven at normal highway speed with no collision, impact, or object striking the vehicle, and no passenger in the seat.
When: Occurred at approximately 52,000 miles during highway driving at 70 mph; another complaint reports 6-month delay in dealer diagnosis.
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag deploys while driving at 70 mph; No impact or collision event; No warning light illuminated prior to deployment; Both front and rear passenger airbags deployed; Vehicle exterior showed no damage except scratches on tire
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle held at dealer for approximately 6 months; no repair completed; no diagnosis provided.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer was notified; no recall or specific remedy mentioned in complaint.
Occupant sensor fails to detect passenger in seat
The passenger-side occupant-classification sensor fails to recognize that a passenger is actually seated in the passenger seat, causing the system to disable the airbag when it should be armed.
When: Reported early in vehicle ownership (6-month service interval noted in one complaint); failure mileage around 1,800 miles in one case.
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning indicator fails to recognize passenger in seat; System disables airbag despite occupied seat
Repairs/costs cited: Recall part was unavailable at time of complaint; vehicle not repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 16V244000 (Air Bags) was issued for this issue but parts were not available.
Red warning light flashes after recall; airbag disabled
Following an airbag recall repair, a red warning light flashes on the dashboard, which disables the airbag system. The problem has recurred multiple times post-recall.
When: Occurred multiple times after recall service was performed.
Symptoms owners cite: Red light flashes on dash after recall repair; Airbag becomes disabled when light appears; Problem recurs repeatedly despite no other vehicle malfunctions
Repairs/costs cited: Infiniti service blamed the customer for tampering; however, owner states the vehicle was not touched and failure has occurred multiple times with no other system failures.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No manufacturer response indicated; dealer blamed customer for the failure.
Synthesized from 12 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Infiniti qx60. While a passenger was seated in the passenger seat, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired, but the dealer could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 3,400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Infiniti qx60. While driving at various speeds, the passenger side air bag disable light illuminated. The failure was consistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2015 INFINITI QX60?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 12 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 12 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 34,729 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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.
Related
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/INFINITI/QX60.
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