YearToAvoid

2012 Infiniti G37 Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 33 of 63 total complaints (52%) on the 2012 Infiniti G37, the largest single problem area for this year. Median mileage at failure is 55,400 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue.

Airbags complaints
33
52% of 63
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
55,400 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Passenger airbag warning light illuminates or blinks intermittently, often tied to an occupant detection sensor in the seat bottom.
  • Airbag diagnostic or sensor unit fails after the 12-volt battery is disconnected, drained, or jump-started, leaving the airbag disabled until repaired.
  • Occupant airbag detection sensor triggers a stored fault code, with owners reporting the passenger seat needs replacement to fix it.
  • Driver-side door airbag component fails and required replacement alongside a bad passenger seat occupancy sensor.
  • In one case a vehicle experienced unintended low-speed movement into a barrier and building, with the airbag system reported as part of the complaint.

When 2012 Infiniti G37 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 19, 2014, latest Jun 11, 2025.

2012 Infiniti G37 airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2014May 2018Feb 2019Nov 2019Aug 2020May 2022Sep 2023
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Jun 2025; peak Jan 2019 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 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.

  1. 201033 (43%)
  2. 201150 (51%)
  3. 201233 (52%)
  4. 201336 (57%)
  5. 20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are airbag problems on the 2012 Infiniti G37?
NHTSA lists 33 airbag complaints out of 63 total complaints for the 2012 G37, meaning airbags make up 52% of all reported problems for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Infiniti G37 airbags?
No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag complaints on the 2012 G37.
At what mileage do 2012 G37 airbag problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 55,400 miles.
What kind of airbag issues do 2012 G37 owners report?
Owners most often report the passenger airbag warning light coming on due to occupant detection sensor faults, and airbag diagnostic units failing after battery issues.
Did any 2012 G37 airbag complaints involve crashes?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries among the 33 airbag complaints for the 2012 G37.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.