Infiniti G35 Airbag Problems

Airbag complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Frontal
  7
• Frontal › Sensor/control module
  6
• Side/window
  3
• Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
  2
• Sensor › Occupant classification
  2
• Air bag/restraint control module
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1915%
• 25k–50k
  86%
• 50k–75k
  2318%
• 75k–100k
  2419%
• 100k–150k
  3730%
• 150k+
  1411%

What owners report

The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance; however, the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the passenger's side air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V521000 (Air Bags, Electrical System). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated there was a blinking alert for passenger air bag on the instrument panel and the centerpiece console. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and it was confirmed the air bag sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost and the VIN was not associated with the initial 2008 Infiniti recall. The contact stated the vehicle was purchased 1-2 weeks before the recall notice was issued. The contact referenced Infiniti TSB ITB08-045A as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure milage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the key was inoperable. The vehicle failed to move into the accessory position. The contact called a locksmith, who was unable to assist. The cylinder lock was fractured. The contact obtained a part from a junkyard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the ignition cylinder and the air bag module needed to be replaced. The contact discovered that the air bag module had been disconnected. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, rendering it inoperable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. The contact stated while 35 MPH, the passenger's side air bag deployed without warning. The contact stated that there was no crash. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed because the tech was not a specialist on air bag failures. The contact was referred to an auto body shop however, the mechanic refused to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and recommended that the vehicle be diagnosed. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 164,000.

My car was involved in a accident where the front end crumpled but the airbags did not deploy. My daughter was the driver and she was traveling down a 6 lane highway at 30 miles an hour when a van coming out of a median crossed in front of her. She ended up "t" boning the van.

I was almost a complete stop when I was rear ended. The impact was pretty hard, and the vehicle was ultimately a total loss. At the time of collision, my drivers side seat collapsed back on me almost to a full recline position. Due to this, my seat belt was completely loose, and felt as if I did not have one on. I slid down, and my ankles were bruised on top, and my baseball cap flew off into the back seat. Also, the airbag did not deploy.

The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the seat failed to recline. The service engine light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the cause was a faulty fuse. The fuse was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the recall repair was previously completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Douglas Infiniti (430 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901), but there was no response. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that his girlfriend received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was completed; however, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the recall was completed and advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 85,000.