2014 INFINITI Q50 Airbags Problems

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag off warning light remained illuminated constantly. The contact stated that the warning light was also present while a passenger was seated in the seat. The contact used a diagnostic scanner to identify an abnormal voltage to the passenger’s side air bag sensor. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 36,000.

NHTSA ID

11640611

Incident

Oct 1, 2023

Mileage

36,000 mi

Traction Control did not function when needed. I had my breaks and rotors replaced two days prior to the accident, which may have had an impact on the performance of the vehicle. Insurance representatives did look over the vehicle, as it is now in their possession. However, I do not feel as though they took the time to look into my concerns. There was no warnings on the Dash.

NHTSA ID

11566220

Incident

Dec 17, 2023

THE CAR HAS 62,000 MILES AND THE SRS LIGHT IS FLASHING ON THE DASHBOARD (I BELIEVE IT IS A OCCUPANT SENSOR) THE LIGHT FLASHES AS SOON AS THE CAR TURNS AND DOES NOT SHUT OFF

NHTSA ID

11300477

Incident

Jan 1, 2020

Mileage

60,000 mi

THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR THAT CONTROLS THE LIGHT SHOWING IF THE SYSTEM IS ON OR OFF WAS SERVICED LAST YEAR DUE TO LIGHT BEING ON WHEN AN ADULT WAS SEATED - RECALL 16V-244. THE SYSTEM WORKED FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS AND THEN STOPPED WORKING, LIGHT REMAINED ON WITH ADULTS SEATED. SOMETIMES THE SYSTEM WORKED AND OTHER TIME SIT DID NOT. ON TUESDAY MARCH 29TH, THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON FOR OVER 30 MINUTES AND I STOPPED AT THE DEALER TO SHOW THEM THE PROBLEM. THE LIGHT TURNED OFF JUST AS THE TECH WAS LOOKING AT THE PROBLEM. THEY SUGGESTED MAKING A VIDEO OF THE PASSENGER SITTING WHILE DRIVING AND THE LIGHT BEING ON. GOT TWO VIDEOS OF THIS SITUATION. GOING INTO DEALER NEXT WEEK. FUNNY, TODAY I GET A LETTER FROM INFINITI ABOUT THIS RECALL AND OFFERING TO FIX AND FUTURE PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. SEEMS ODD THAT THE RECALL FIX DID NOT WORK AND NOW THEY WILL PERFORM A "ONE-TIME RETROFIT TO THE OCS SYSTEM. WHAT IS UP WITH THAT, IT SHOULD WORK AS LONG AS I DRIVE THE CAR. CAR WAS IN MOTION, ADULT PASSENGER SEATED, OCS LIGHT WAS ON, INDICATION THAT SYSTEM WAS OFF. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IF SYSTEM IS OFF AND ADULT PASSENGER IS SEATED.

NHTSA ID

11082321

Incident

Mar 29, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q50. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10936565

Incident

Jun 1, 2016

THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL, 16V-244. I ASKED WHEN THEY WOULD AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW.

NHTSA ID

10918579

Incident

Sep 3, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q50. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER AND WAS CHARGED FOR AN ALIGNMENT. DURING THAT TIME, THE OCS SYSTEM WAS NOT AN ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

10917661

Incident

Jan 29, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q50. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

10903702

Incident

Sep 6, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q50. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

10899422

Incident

May 24, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q50. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

10897686

Incident

Jun 11, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q50. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

10897615

Incident

May 24, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q50. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V138000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 15V681000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,490.

NHTSA ID

10790181

Incident

Oct 15, 2014

Mileage

7,490 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q50. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,832.

NHTSA ID

10721122

Incident

Oct 14, 2014

Mileage

15,832 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q50. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DETECT WHEN A PASSENGER OCCUPIED THE SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V138000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG CONTINUED TO FAIL TO RECOGNIZE THE FRONT PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE AIR BAGS WOULD DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250.

NHTSA ID

10715132

Incident

Nov 1, 2013

Mileage

250 mi

MY 2014 INFINITI Q 50 WAS INVOLVED IN 2 CAR ACCIDENT. I CRASH IN TO ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH HIGH IMPACT. THE DAMAGE IS TO MY Q 50 IS OVER $ 18,000.00 WHOLE FRONT OF THE CAR IS DAMAGE. I HAD MY 12 YEARS OLD SON ON PASSENGER SEAT BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE BOTH SUSTAIN INJURIES. *TR

NHTSA ID

10576714

Incident

Mar 28, 2014

Mileage

162 mi

OUR 2014 INFINITI Q50 WAS INVOLVED IN 2-CAR ACCIDENT. OTHER VEHICLE/DRIVER IMPACTED DRIVER SIDE OF 2014 INFINITI Q50 AT HIGH SPEED AND CAUSED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE. CURRENT DAMAGE ESTIMATE TO Q50 IS NEAR $25,000. MY WIFE, WHO WAS DRIVING, SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES AS A RESULT OF AIR BAGS THAT DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

NHTSA ID

10574912

Incident

Mar 6, 2014

Mileage

3,000 mi