Infiniti Q30, QX30 Recall R/2017/293: Driver's Airbag May Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Jan 2018
- Launched
- 4,970
- vehicles in the UK
- PG7BS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Infiniti recalled Q30, QX30 vehicles built between 1 January 2016 and 19 July 2017. The steering column has no electrical connection to ground other than the spiral cable. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a slip ring to the steering column on all potentially affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering column has no electrical connection to ground other than the spiral cable. In the event that the spiral cable is damaged the airbag warning light will illuminate. If the customer ignores the warning light and continues to drive for extended periods electrostatic charge may be discharged through the electrical circuit of the drivers airbag. In an extreme case this discharge could be sufficient to trigger an unintended deployment of the driver airbag.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY Defect: The steering column has no electrical connection to ground other than the spiral cable. In the event that the spiral cable is damaged the airbag warning light will illuminate. If the customer ignores the warning light and continues to drive for extended periods electrostatic charge may be discharged through the electrical circuit of the drivers airbag. In an extreme case this discharge could be sufficient to trigger an unintended deployment of the driver airbag. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a slip ring to the steering column on all potentially affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: driver's airbag may deploy.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a slip ring to the steering column on all potentially affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Q30, QX30 built between 1 January 2016 and 19 July 2017 may be included. Infiniti estimates 4,970 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.
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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 PG7BS or the DVSA reference R/2017/293. 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, 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 | |
| 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/2017/083 on 30 Apr 2017, for supplementary restarint system may not act as intended. The one launched after it was R/2017/305 on 2 Jan 2018, for automatic transmission malfunction may affect vehicle emissions. You can also see every Infiniti recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/293, launched 2 January 2018. 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.