My airbag light came on and is flashing, I also have no horn
Infiniti QX56 airbag light comes on
17 of the 541 owner complaints about the Infiniti QX56 describe airbag warning light, most of them for the 2004 model year.
- owner complaints
- 17
- worst model year
- 2004
- typical repair cost reported
- $800
- typical mileage
- 109,808
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20121
- 20103
- 20084
- 20071
- 20053
- 20045
Often reported together
Trouble codes mentioned
B1177 1
What owners say
My air bag light was on. I took my vehicle to the dealership to find out what was the problem. The issue that they reported to me was "past code for air bag passenger side: will need to replace diagnostics module to begin diagnosis."
My airbag light and seatbelt lights areon and there was no accident prior to this coming on. Dealer stated I would have to pay to get it repaired because there is no recall.
My airbag light stays on constantly. There is a knocking sound that occurs as well when I'm driving. I'm concerned if I'm involved in a collision my airbags will not deploy. I contacted infiniti and was told they need to reset it and will cost $800.00 and my extended warranty did not cover it and was not part of the recall list. The ipdm ECM relay switch causes my instrument cluster gauge to go in and out, the check engine light comes on, my truck jerks trying to switch gears, it will sometimes start up after several tries, it causes the RPM's to read over 7 when I'm only driving 60 MPH. It should read between 2 and 3 RPM's. I'm constantly switching the ECM relay plugs to start my truck. The air bag and ipdm ECM relay was not covered under my extended warranty when I purchased my vehicle. This has been going on since I purchased it 4years ago.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 infiniti qx56. When the contact started the vehicle, the air bag indicator illuminated and blinked on and off. The contact called modern infiniti at 336‑852‑5981 (located at 3605 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. *dt
Passenger air bag light and dash light is on all the time.
Takata recall my airbag light has been flashing accompanied by some clicking sound or noise that stops after some seconds.this happens each time I turn on the car
My airbag light stays on constantly. There is a knocking sound that occurs as well when I'm driving. I'm concerned if I'm involved in a collision my airbags will not deploy. I contacted infiniti and was told they need to reset it and will cost $800.00 and my extended warranty did not cover it and was not part of the recall list. The ipdm ECM relay switch causes my instrument cluster gauge to go in and out, the check engine light comes on, my truck jerks trying to switch gears, it will sometimes start up after several tries, it causes the RPM's to read over 7 when I'm only driving 60 MPH. It should read between 2 and 3 RPM's. I'm constantly switching the ECM relay plugs to start my truck. The air bag and ipdm ECM relay was not covered under my extended warranty when I purchased my vehicle. This has been going on since I purchased it 4years ago.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 infiniti qx56. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the air bag system software was restarted however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken back to dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag spiral cable failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 124,000.
Airbag light suddenly began flashing. I took truck to dealer and they said driver side airbag module shorted internally. Price to fix is $1,600.00. This truck has never been in an accident or at any time had its airbags deployed. All service to truck has been with infiniti dealerships. Service representative said electronic issue and not owner error. This could happen at any time with this truck. I called customer service and they said problem is covered if truck less than 4 years old or 60,000 miles. This is an electronic manufacturing defect and infiniti should not charge for their electronic defect affecting safety. All airbags in vehicle are now disabled. Take responsibility infiniti. Your coverage of functioning airbags should last the lifetime of your vehicles.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
Recall number 20V188000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti QX56 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2012, to April 26, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured June 18, 2013, to February 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the incorrect part may block the flow of propellant to the air bag and the air bag's inflator may rupture. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 14V668000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling model year 2008 nissan armada and infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured from february 7, 2007 through february 14, 2007. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "protection in interior impact." an out-of-specification a-pillar finisher might impede the correct inflation of the side curtain air bag near the upper portion of the b-pillar.
- Risk
- Incorrect inflation of the side curtain air bag may increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant in the event of a crash requiring deployment of that air bag.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both right and left front pillar finishers free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 10V349000 · Recall details
Questions about the Infiniti QX56 airbag light
Why does the airbag light come on in the Infiniti QX56?
Owners who report it most often also describe jerking or lurching, engine knocking or ticking and check engine light, and the codes they mention most are B1177.
Which Infiniti QX56 years have airbag warning light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2004 (5 complaints), 2008 (4 complaints) and 2005 (3 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix airbag warning light on the Infiniti QX56?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $800 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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