Component: Air Bags / Occupant Classification System (OCS) Problem Description: The Occupant Classification System (OCS) in my 2016 Infiniti QX60 is malfunctioning. The passenger airbag indicator light flickers on and off even when the passenger seat is empty. When an adult passenger is seated properly with the seatbelt fastened, the system frequently fails to detect the occupant and does not con…
2016 infiniti QX60 airbags problems
severe 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while making a left turn at a low rate of speed, another vehicle attempted to drive around the contact's vehicle. As the vehicle attempted to drive around, the contact was hit by the passing vehicle. The contact stated that they could not recall the immediate events after the accident; however, they did note the side air bags did deplo…
Passenger airbag sensor showing warning. There was a previous recall that shows active but my VIN says it does not have an unaddressed recall which I think is inaccurate.
SIDE AIRBAG ON THE DRIVERS SEAT AND THE CEILING CURTAIN AIRBAGS ON THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING FOR REASON
INFINITI QX60 NOW HAS CREATED A CONSTANT YELLOW FALSE WARNING PICTURE/LIGHT ON IN CAR INDICATING THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IF OFF EVEN THOUGH NO ONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. IF AN INFANT OR A SMALL CHILD IS PLACED IN THE SEAT, SINCE THE YELLOW WARNING PICTURE/ LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON, A TRUE AND ACTUAL HAZARD MAY BE OVERLOOKED. THERE IS NO NEED FOR A FALSE CONSTANT WARNING LIGHT WHEN NO ONE IS SITTIN…
Air bag light began blinking notifying me of an issue. The vehicle is available for an inspection. I took car to dealer for diagnostic check. The dealer informed me that it is the drivers side airbag causing the issue. This is a safety component of the vehicle and puts the driver and all occupants at risk should their be an airbag failure in an accident. Issue has been through a diagnostic chec…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INFINITI QX60. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION D…
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHY AUTO SHOP STATES 400 TO FIX THE SWITCH THAT HAS COME UNPLUGGED
Passenger airbag does not detect any adult sitting in the passenger seat, causing the light to stay on and possibly not deploy during an accident. The vehicle make and model has a recall for this exact problem, but has not notified for a recall service.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2016 infiniti QX60?
It's a meaningful issue. 11 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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