2017–2018 Infiniti QX30 Recall: Driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of…
NHTSA campaign 17V691000 · Air Bags · filed Nov 1, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
The risk
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
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Other campaigns involving Infiniti vehicles
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- 2019–2022 Infiniti QX50 and 3 other models — Engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can…
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V691000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.