1999 Infiniti I30 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 50%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Infiniti I30, 50% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I'm the second owner of a 1999 Infiniti I30. I've been dealing with the airbag light several times. I'm concern that one day the will pop and hurt me or my family.”
NHTSA complaint #10375106, filed 2011-01, 101,000 miles“Reclined drivers seat which activated air bag warning light continuously flashing. This is a serious safety flaw which needs to be fixed by the manufacturer. Unknown whether air bag still works and very bright flashing indicator causes serious distraction while driving especially at night. Numerous reports that this is a common problem on nissan maxima and Infiniti I30.”
NHTSA complaint #10384857, filed 2011-02, 121,800 miles“Air bag warning light flashed, indicating a failure in the air bags. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, who indicated that the air bag sensor was bad, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had never been in an accident. The dealer would not perform the repairs under warranty. The consumer paid $600 to correct the problem and is requesting reimbursement from the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10080018, filed 2004-07, 75,000 miles“While driving on the highway at 50 MPH consumer's vehicle was side swiped by a semi-trailer on the driver's side. Upon impact, the vehicle crashed into sand bags and other construction material on the side of the highway. None of the frontal airbags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10084013, filed 2004-09, 50,000 miles“Dt: contact stated the air bag light illuminated. The problem has been remedied twice, but within 6 months to a year the light came back on. The dealer did know why the light kept coming on. They did replace a module assembly for side the air bag, this did fix the light, but after approximately 6 months, the light came back on. The dealer stated if the air bag light was on the air bag may not deploy in the event of an accident. Consumer has contacted the manufacturer, but they did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10131548, filed 2005-09, 112,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10149803Oct 2, 2018Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q3 INFINITI is continuing to ask its retailers to urgently help increase customer…
- 10192514Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 10192314Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10032305Jan 27, 2014Infiniti: srs precautions during service. Included in the restraints section of the electronic service manual (esm) for each vehicle is information necessary to service the…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Infiniti I30
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Infiniti I30
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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