Infiniti Q30, QX30 Recall R/2016/227: Rear Seat Belt May Not Secure The Passenger, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 2,250
- vehicles in the UK
- PG6BE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Infiniti recalled Q30, QX30 vehicles built between 4 August 2015 and 18 July 2016. The rear seat buckle nuts may not be fully secure. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and where necessary torque the rear seat belt buckles nuts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear seat buckle nuts may not be fully secure. In this condition the seat belt buckle may make a rattle noise. In an extreme case the nut may come off and the rear seat belts will not restrain the rear seat passengers.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SEAT BELT MAY NOT SECURE THE PASSENGER Defect: The rear seat buckle nuts may not be fully secure. In this condition the seat belt buckle may make a rattle noise. In an extreme case the nut may come off and the rear seat belts will not restrain the rear seat passengers. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and where necessary torque the rear seat belt buckles nuts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear seat belt may not secure the passenger.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and where necessary torque the rear seat belt buckles nuts.
Are You Affected?
Q30, QX30 built between 4 August 2015 and 18 July 2016 may be included. Infiniti estimates 2,250 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Infiniti, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Infiniti.
- Book with any franchised Infiniti dealer, quoting the campaign code PG6BE or the DVSA reference R/2016/227. See how to get a Infiniti recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q30, QX30Gear shift indicator may not behave as intended | Low | R/2018/382 | |
| Q30, QX30Driver's airbag may deploy | Urgent | R/2017/293 | |
| Q30, QX30Supplementary restarint system may not act as intended | Urgent | R/2017/083 | |
| Q30, QX30Airbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/301 | |
| Q30, QX30Anchorage point may be incorrectly positioned and may not restrain the passenger | Urgent | R/2016/228 |
This is one of 15 Infiniti recalls in DVSA’s data. The Infiniti recall launched before it was R/2016/170 on 30 Aug 2016, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2016/228 on 12 Dec 2016, for anchorage point may be incorrectly positioned and may not restrain the passenger. You can also see every Infiniti recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/227, launched 12 December 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.