I leased a brand-new 2027 QX60 on 09/25/2026. Shortly after delivery, upon setting up the vehicle's connected smartphone app (MyINFINITI) following my first payment statement, I received an immediate system warning notification stating that the airbags may fail to deploy in a collision. Upon closer inspection of the physical dashboard, my spouse and I discovered that the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) / airbag icon light in the lower right-hand corner of the instrument cluster was active. Crucially, the vehicle's main digital driver displays provided absolutely no text warning, no "Service" prompt, and no clear notification informing the driver that a critical safety system was compromised. The vehicle apparently bypassed a proper Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) by the dealership, as the defect was present at delivery. The service department discovered that the connection in the safety harness was damaged and that the vehicle needed a new safety harness and other components. The vehicle needs to display clear warnings because the average car buyer would not know that the red light was a warning. In the past vehicles had an airbag light to indicate if the airbag was turned on for passengers in the front seat because they could be turned off for younger passengers who could sit in the front seat but could be injured by an airbag. We drive this car for almost three weeks not knowing that we had a faulty safety harness. I found a video that was sent to me from the dealership prior to purchasing the vehicle and noticed the light was on prior to delivery.
Infiniti QX60 airbag light comes on
28 of the 603 owner complaints about the Infiniti QX60 describe airbag warning light, most of them for the 2014 model year.
- owner complaints
- 28
- worst model year
- 2014
- typical mileage
- 3,500
By model year
Often reported together
Trouble codes mentioned
C1130 1B00A0 1B0020 1
What owners say
The airbag/crash sensor warning light illuminates intermittently and randomly. The warning appears without any change in seating, road condition, or impact, and clears on its own or after a restart. I have observed this for months and raised it with the servicing Infiniti dealership, where it was documented on 10/31/2026 during the current diagnostic visit; earlier attempts to reproduce it returned "could not replicate." An intermittent airbag warning light means the airbag system's readiness cannot be confirmed: airbags may fail to deploy in a crash or may deploy unexpectedly. The vehicle has also recorded code C1130, an ABS module communication fault, and was included in the federal safety agency recall 19V‑807 for ABS actuator inspection, showing this generation has documented electronic control faults. The intermittent warning has never been diagnosed or repaired, and the warranty term has since ended. The vehicle is currently at the dealership for diagnosis.
Passenger airbag light is on the airbag is not working
Component: Air Bags / Occupant Classification System (OCS) Problem Description: The Occupant Classification System (OCS) in my 2016 Infiniti QX60 is malfunctioning. The passenger airbag indicator light flickers on and off even when the passenger seat is empty. When an adult passenger is seated properly with the seatbelt fastened, the system frequently fails to detect the occupant and does not consistently indicate that the passenger airbag is active. The issue occurs intermittently and unpredictably, both while driving and shortly after vehicle startup. Dealer Repair Attempts: I have brought the vehicle to the Infiniti dealership multiple times for this issue. Each visit resulted in a paid service where the dealership “reset” the OCS module and stated the issue was resolved. However, the malfunction returned immediately. On one occasion, the issue reoccurred as soon as I pulled out of the dealership parking lot, at which point I returned the vehicle to service. After that visit, I was told the only solution would be to replace all related components at my expense. Recall Concern: Although my VIN does not currently show an active recall, the 2016 Infiniti QX60 model year is known to have a recall for an OCS airbag defect. My vehicle is exhibiting the exact same symptoms described in the recall. The dealership has refused to perform the repair under recall coverage solely because my VIN is not listed. Safety Risk: This is a serious safety concern. The passenger airbag may fail to deploy when an adult is present, increasing the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision. The system cannot be relied upon to function properly. Outcome Requested: I am requesting that this defect be investigated and addressed as a safety-related issue consistent with the known recall affecting this model year.
Because I bought the car used in June of this year, around July, the driver's and passenger's side airbag warning lights on the display panel started flashing, then disappeared after a few days. After August, they kept flashing and then stopped altogether. I took it to an Infiniti dealership for inspection, and the mechanic reported that the airbag sensors were malfunctioning and there was no connection between the airbags and the computer system platform, and that other problems might even be discovered during the repair process. This result seriously affects my driving safety, and I believe it's a quality issue with the car's performance, not a problem caused by driving a used car.
1. I have had my oil changed 3 times this year and there continue to have sludge in the oil and strange noise from engine and I am very uncomfortable and afraid to drive my car. It rides funny and sometime slows on its own. 2. My airbag light has remained on and I was told they need to be replaced Please consider CheckIn for damage engine for recall repair for 2019 QX 60 Thanks
supplemental air bag warning light is on. also the passenger airbag light is on.
Air bag lamp is flashing - took it to dealer to diagnose and advise. They found that DTC B0020-13 for side airbag module left hand, per ESM first step is to check harness - verified harness isn't disconnected or obvious damage to harness per infiniti ESM SRS system diagnosis. Was advised no procedure for voltage check or continuity - infiniti asks to replace parts step by step. Was advised the following - recommend starting repairs with first replacing side airbag module left hand side. if that doesn't correct infiniti asks to replace airbag diagnostic sensor unit and if not all related harness.
The passenger airbag warning light on my 2017 QX60 AWD began flashing non-stop, indicating that the airbag was not working properly. After bringing it to the Infiniti dealer, the stated that the ODB code B00A0 was showing up, which is for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) for the passenger airbag. In order to fix this, they need to replace both OCS seat sensors, as well as the OCS module, at a cost of $1,600. Until this repair is made, the passenger airbag will not work in a collision. This is the same issue that has plagued various Infiniti models in prior years, including the QX60 (2014-16) which were included in a recall (the federal safety agency# 16V‑244). It is obvious that the issue also exists in the 2017 models, and the recall should be expanded to include this year as well.
Air bag light began blinking notifying me of an issue. The vehicle is available for an inspection. I took car to dealer for diagnostic check. The dealer informed me that it is the drivers side airbag causing the issue. This is a safety component of the vehicle and puts the driver and all occupants at risk should their be an airbag failure in an accident. Issue has been through a diagnostic check by the dealer and confirmed. They recommended 1) that I replace the seatback which is a costly repair. In their words, "we have seen this occur in several Infiniti models and recommended that I contact the Infiniti Consumer Affairs office as it is not under any recalls. Seatbelts are covered under the lifetime warranty of the vehicle but not the airbags." Car has had the warning lamp display for approximately 30 days now. it began end of July/early August. The vehicle has approximately 115k miles and has never been in an accident.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
- Risk
- An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
Recall number 24V154000 · Recall details
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
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
- Risk
- If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 15V681000 · Recall details
Questions about the Infiniti QX60 airbag light
Why does the airbag light come on in the Infiniti QX60?
Owners who report it most often also describe airbags did not deploy in a crash, shudder or vibration when accelerating and abs light or abs activating, and the codes they mention most are C1130, B00A0 and B0020.
Which Infiniti QX60 years have airbag warning light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2014 (11 complaints), 2015 (7 complaints) and 2016 (4 complaints).
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