INFINITI QX30 (2018) recall — Air Bags
Nissan is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles due to potential unexpected driver air bag deployment. Owners should contact Infiniti customer service for free repairs to prevent injury risks.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles because the driver air bag might deploy unexpectedly, increasing injury risk during crashes. This could happen if the air bag clockspring breaks due to electrostatic discharge and insufficient grounding of steering components. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225030-infiniti-qx30-2018-air-bag-recall-risk-of-unexpected-deployment.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225030-infiniti-qx30-2018-air-bag-recall-risk-of-unexpected-deployment · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V691000
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“Infiniti QX30 (2018) Air Bag Recall: Risk of Unexpected Deployment.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225030-infiniti-qx30-2018-air-bag-recall-risk-of-unexpected-deployment. Based on NHTSA recall #17V691000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V691000).
Why it’s dangerous
The driver air bag may deploy unexpectedly due to electrostatic discharge causing the air bag clockspring to break. This happens when steering components aren't properly grounded, increasing injury risk during a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles are affected. Drivers are most at risk if the air bag deploys unexpectedly during a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30. The recall started March 26, 2018, and Nissan will notify owners directly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Infiniti Customer Service
Call 1-800-622-6200, option 7 to get the free repair for your vehicle.
Have Steering Components Checked
Dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components at no cost to prevent unexpected air bag deployment.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.
Questions people ask
Why is my Infiniti QX30 being recalled?
The driver air bag may deploy unexpectedly due to insufficient grounding of steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring breaks.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30. The recall started March 26, 2018, and Nissan will notify owners directly.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7 to get the free repair for your vehicle.
Contact Infiniti
We’ve drafted a message you can send Infiniti to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V691000 — Infiniti Infiniti Hello, I own a Infiniti that is covered by recall 17V691000 from Infiniti. The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V691000 (January 11, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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