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2014 Infiniti QX60 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2014 Infiniti QX60, 12% of all complaints that year, with no reported crashes, fires, or injuries. Three related airbag recalls (14V138000, 15V681000, 16V244000) cover occupant classification sensor problems, and median mileage at failure was 1,745.5 miles.

Airbags complaints
24
12% of 199
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
1,746 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Passenger-side airbag warning light turns on or off intermittently even when an adult is seated, suggesting a faulty occupant sensor.
  • Airbag off indicator stays illuminated for extended periods, sometimes for an hour, despite an adult occupying the seat.
  • Dealers repeatedly recalibrate or replace the seat sensor, but the illumination issue often returns after the repair.
  • Some owners report the problem persists even after the airbag software update tied to recall campaigns was performed.
  • One owner described the passenger airbag deactivating mid-drive at 30 mph, with the dealer unable to diagnose it on the first visit.
  • A repair delay was reported when recall parts were unavailable, leaving the vehicle without a completed fix for longer than expected.

When 2014 Infiniti QX60 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 14, 2014, latest Apr 22, 2026.

2014 Infiniti QX60 airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2014Oct 2014Jun 2015Jun 2016Sep 2016Jan 2022Jan 2026
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Apr 2026; peak Jan 2014 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 Infiniti QX60

  1. NHTSA 16V244000Apr 26, 2016Airbags3,296,947 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

    Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

  2. NHTSA 15V681000Oct 20, 2015Airbags919 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

    Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  3. NHTSA 14V138000Mar 25, 2014Airbags989,701 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

    Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Airbags complaints by QX60 model year

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

  1. 201424 (12%)
  2. 201513 (14%)
  3. 201612 (41%)
  4. 20173 (4%)
  5. 20183 (8%)
  6. 20192 (5%)
  7. 20201 (4%)
  8. 20220 (0%)
  9. 20230 (0%)
  10. 20241 (5%)
  11. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2014 Infiniti QX60 have?
NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2014 QX60, which is 12% of all 199 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Infiniti QX60 airbags?
Yes. Three recalls address airbag issues on the 2014 QX60: 14V138000, 15V681000, and 16V244000, all tied to occupant classification sensor and software problems.
Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the airbag complaints for this year.
At what mileage do airbag problems usually appear on the 2014 QX60?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA was 1,745.5 miles, indicating the issue often surfaced early in ownership.
How does the 2014 QX60 compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2014 model has 24 airbag complaints, more than any other year listed, though its 12% share is lower than the 2016 model year's 41% share.

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.