Infiniti Q30, QX30 Recall R/2016/301: Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- PG6BN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Infiniti recalled Q30, QX30 vehicles built between 10 August 2016 and 27 September 2016. At the airbag manufacturer the chemical composition of the initiator (the compound that triggers the airbag deployment) of a limited number of passenger airbag inflators may not be to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected airbags replace with a new quality assured component. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
At the airbag manufacturer the chemical composition of the initiator (the compound that triggers the airbag deployment) of a limited number of passenger airbag inflators may not be to specification. Therefore it is possible that an affected airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: It has been identified that due to a manufacturing error at the airbag manufacturer the chemical composition of the initiator (the compound that triggers the airbag deployment) of a limited number of passenger airbag inflators may not be to specification. Therefore it is possible that an affected airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to have the affected airbags replace with a new quality assured component.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may not deploy correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected airbags replace with a new quality assured component.
Are You Affected?
Q30, QX30 built between 10 August 2016 and 27 September 2016 may be included. Infiniti estimates 3 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 PG6BN or the DVSA reference R/2016/301. 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, QX30Anchorage point may be incorrectly positioned and may not restrain the passenger | Urgent | R/2016/228 | |
| Q30, QX30Rear seat belt may not secure the passenger | Urgent | R/2016/227 |
This is one of 15 Infiniti recalls in DVSA’s data. The Infiniti recall launched before it was R/2016/228 on 12 Dec 2016, for anchorage point may be incorrectly positioned and may not restrain the passenger. The one launched after it was R/2017/083 on 30 Apr 2017, for supplementary restarint system may not act as intended. You can also see every Infiniti recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/301, launched 1 February 2017. 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.