Air bag light suddenly said “passenger airbag off”. Don’t have to brake to switch gears. Steering at times feels a bit off.
2015 Infiniti Q50 airbags problems
19 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 29,000. 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 29,000
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Infiniti Q50 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 Infiniti Q50 airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669, Infiniti customer service at 1‑888‑833‑3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020.
Recall number 16V244000 · Recall details
What 2015 Infiniti Q50 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Upon driving when purchased the Engine Light for the Air Bags illuminated. Upon researching the issue the problem seems to be a common problem for vehicles of this make and problem. 90% of the time requiring the owner to take the vehicle to the dealership.Since it is a trend and ongoing I wanted to report the issue.
I was in a car accident during the summer, I was driving at speed limit when I came out the curve the car started sliding, and I went off the road and roll over at 4 times and ended up in a ditch upside in some water, but NO AIRBAGS went off I have pictures showing so, I try to tell the dealer I bought it from Car Max and even my insurance but no one seem to care but now I found this page. I also had a police on site and no ticket was issued to me since no proof of me driving recklessly I did have a police report but I can’t find it since it was back in the summer
The contact owned a 2015 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 to 10 mph, she experienced a diabetic medical emergency. The driver was unable to feel her legs or feet to stop the vehicle and crashed into the rear of an unknown SUV. The air bags did not deploy. The air bag warning light illuminated at impact. A police report was filed. The driver was taken to the emergency room by ambulance. The fire department was on the scene, but there was no reported fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was later towed to a collision center. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle struck a sewer drain cover and the front driver’s side air bag deployed and the driver’s and passenger’s front seatbelts locked as needed to secure the occupants. The local dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle had to be repaired out of pocket. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the airbag warning lights would remain illuminated while a front passenger was seated in the vehicle. The front passenger’s side air bag system message would indicate that the system was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who serviced the failure under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V244000 (Air Bags) however, the failure recurred days later. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 21,000.
When I bought my 2014 infiniti q50 I put it on the road and then I started receiving recalls. I also had several lights on. I brought it back to dealership they did something like clearing the lights without even looking at it. 45 days after I bought this vehicle I was in a serious motor vehicle accident. I almost died and I lost my spleen. One of the airbags didn't deploy which was the reasoning for losing my spleen. I believe my steering locked up and ended up hitting guardrail. Total loss. I lost 4,000 because of this accident never mind I all most lost my life!!! This accident happened on the highway.
The air bag light just popped up on my dash board
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 infiniti q50. While driving 55 MPH, an 18 wheeler passed the contact's vehicle and splashed water onto the road. The contact's vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into the truck. The vehicle then spun 360 degrees before crashing into a guardrail and knocking down a highway sign. The air bags did not deploy. The rear windshield shattered, all four doors were smashed in, and the front grill became detached. The vehicle was towed to an impound yard. The contact received a slight concussion and received medical attention at a hospital on her own. A police report was filed. The insurance company had not yet made a determination to total the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted, filed a report, and promised to call back within 72 hours. The dealer was not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 29,000. The VIN was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 infiniti q50. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was serviced at orlando infiniti (4237 millenia blvd, orlando, fl 32839, 321‑594‑4014), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle as the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000. *tt
Questions about the 2015 Infiniti Q50 airbags
Does the 2015 Infiniti Q50 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the airbags of the 2015 Infiniti Q50, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2015 Infiniti Q50 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 29,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Infiniti Q50 airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V244000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Infiniti Q50 have bad airbags?
The Infiniti Q50 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2015 (19 complaints), 2014 (16 complaints) and 2017 (10 complaints).
Other 2015 Infiniti Q50 problems
Transmission 39Steering 28Acceleration 21Electrical 17Brakes 12Engine 10Driver assistance 3Fuel system 3Lights 3Seat belts 3Seats 3Body 2Tires 2Visibility 2Wheels 2
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