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2017 INFINITI QX30 airbags problems

severe Owners of the 2017 INFINITI QX30 have filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →

Complaints
8
Recalls
2
Avg fix
$1,100
2crashes
2injuries

When does it fail?

Of the 8 airbags complaints filed for the 2017 INFINITI QX30, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.

0-25k
1 (50%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
1 (50%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)

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.

What stands out

All 2 active airbags recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.

Airbags accounts for 25% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 4 categories tracked.

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 17V143000 March 6, 2017

Nissan North America Inc

If the air bag fails to deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer Service at 1-800-662-6200.
severe NHTSA 16V939000 December 28, 2016

Nissan North America, Inc

A passenger air bag that fails to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin PC834 - PG7B5 Ca Aug 2021

PG7B5 Driver Side Curtain Air Bag Campaign Quality Review ***** Retailer Announcement ***** INFINITI is committed to the safety, security and satisfaction of our clients and is conducting a quality review of specific repairs for a previously completed campaign (PG7B5). If the VIN displays QA campaign ID PC834, retailers should perform the procedure attached to this communication even if the National Service History indicates the remedy action was previously performed for the vehicle. The VIN identified with this QA campaign ID is being inspected to ensure the recall remedy was performed and documented in accordance with INFINITI’s quality standards. ***** What Retailers Should Do ***** PLE

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin Infiniti USA Tak Oct 2018

Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q3 INFINITI is continuing to ask its retailers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls to help it achieve 100% customer recall participation for the following vehicles: ? 2001 I30 ? 2002-04 I35 ? 2003-08 FX ? 2002-03 QX4 ? 2006-10 M Sedan INFINITI expects to upload the next refreshed owner list to DBS within the next week. We will also be reassigning VINs to retailers based on information changes. We didn?t reassign any VINs in Q2 to avoid any mid-quarter objective impact. If VINs were repaired out of network, the retailer/region with the original assignment received credit fo

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin PG8B0 2017 QX30 Jan 2018

Owner Manual Addendum Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary ***** INFINITI is providing owners of approximately 12,000 MY2017 INFINITI QX30 vehicles with an addendum card to the Owner?s Manual. The addendum corrects the description of the Passenger Airbag status lamp operation. Clients will be asked to place the addendum card inside the Owner?s Manual. ***** What Retailers Should Do ***** 1. If a retailer receives an addendum card for a vehicle they have retailed, currently have in their preowned inventory, or placed into INFINITI Courtesy Vehicle (ICV) Service, the retailer should either forward the owner?s manual addendum to the current owner or add the addendum to the owner?s

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin ITB17-006a Jul 2017

2017 QX30; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT REPLACEMENT This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made on pages 1 and 2. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin ITB17-006 Feb 2017

2017 QX30; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION If the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit needs to be replaced in an Applied Vehicle for any reason, follow the procedures in this bulletin to ensure all required steps are performed before and after replacement. Parts of the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit Replacement Procedure PART 1: Save ECU Data PART 2: Replace Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit PART 3: Programming PART 4: Write Configuration PART 5: Learn Key Number PART 6: Lock ECU PART 7: Erase DTCs NOTE: Zero Point Reset is not required after Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit replacement. This is different than what is instructed in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The ESM

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

What owners are reporting 4 most recent

airbags · 10,000 mi · filed 11/30/2017

Driver's bag unexpectedly deploy issue

airbags · filed 10/13/2021

The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal clicking noise would emit from the steering wheel as all electric buttons on the steering wheel failed to operate without warning. When the contact made a U-turn, the clicking noise became louder and the "front left malfunction, service required" warning message appeared on the instrument…

airbags · 50,000 mi · filed 09/30/2025

The contact owned a 2017 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated that, while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed on a highway, another vehicle suddenly merged into her lane. The driver was unable to react and collided with the rear of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle swerved out of the lane towards the right shoulder, coming to a complete stop on the side of the roadway. The air bags did…

airbags · filed 06/21/2022

2017 qX30 Had a safety recall for clockspring this repair was made in 2018 it has now happened again and no recall to cover the cost I should not have to pay to repair it again since it should have been fixed with the first recall.

Had airbags trouble with your 2017 INFINITI QX30? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the airbags problem on the 2017 INFINITI QX30?

It's a meaningful issue. 8 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?

Based on the 8 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 58,223 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?

Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/INFINITI/QX30. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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