How common are airbag complaints on the 2011 Infiniti G37?

NHTSA lists 50 airbag-related complaints for the 2011 G37, which is 51% of the 99 total complaints filed for that model year, the largest share of any component.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Infiniti G37 airbag issue?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recall listed for the airbag complaints reported on the 2011 G37.

At what mileage do the airbag problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2011 G37 is 60,500 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

What exactly goes wrong with the airbags?

Owners most often report a passenger airbag off warning caused by a faulty occupant detection sensor in the seat, which disables the passenger airbag.

Have airbag complaints caused crashes or injuries on the 2011 G37?

NHTSA data for this component shows 1 crash and 1 injury reported among the 50 airbag complaints for the 2011 G37.

2011 Infiniti G37 Airbags Problems

Airbags are the top complaint area for the 2011 Infiniti G37, with 50 complaints making up 51% of all 99 complaints filed for the year. The typical failure surfaces around 60,500 miles, and NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue on the 2011 model year.

Airbags complaints: 50; 51% of 99
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 60,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Passenger airbag off warning light illuminates or blinks on the dash even when an adult occupies the seat.
Owners describe a faulty occupant detection sensor in the passenger seat bottom that causes the passenger airbag to disable itself.
The warning appears both while parked/stationary and while driving at various speeds, with no clear trigger.
Dealers tell owners the entire passenger seat assembly must be replaced to fix the sensor rather than a simple part swap.
Several owners report the issue recurring across other G37 model years and say they found many similar complaints from other owners online.
One owner reported the passenger airbag light coming on but attributed it to sensor failure rather than a crash event.

When 2011 Infiniti G37 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 25, 2014, latest Mar 19, 2024.

50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Mar 2024; peak Jan 2021 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2011 Infiniti G37

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by G37 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201033 (43%)
201150 (51%)
201233 (52%)
201336 (57%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are airbag complaints on the 2011 Infiniti G37?: NHTSA lists 50 airbag-related complaints for the 2011 G37, which is 51% of the 99 total complaints filed for that model year, the largest share of any component.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Infiniti G37 airbag issue?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recall listed for the airbag complaints reported on the 2011 G37.
At what mileage do the airbag problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2011 G37 is 60,500 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
What exactly goes wrong with the airbags?: Owners most often report a passenger airbag off warning caused by a faulty occupant detection sensor in the seat, which disables the passenger airbag.
Have airbag complaints caused crashes or injuries on the 2011 G37?: NHTSA data for this component shows 1 crash and 1 injury reported among the 50 airbag complaints for the 2011 G37.