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2001 Infiniti I30 Air bags Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
11%of 75 total for the year
Median mileage
113,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Infiniti I30, 11% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“Takata recall .... I received an airbag safety recall back in oct 2013. I took the car to kuni westside inifiniti, lynnwood, wa.... They completed the recall with inflator -air bag, as-k8e61-7994d. I am unaware as to which air bag was replaced. Recently the air bag indicator light on the dashboard started flashing. I called the dealership and was informed that there was no recent recall, just the one back in 2013. They informed me to make an appointment and they would check it out... The dealership is approx 80 miles away from my home. I am 88 yrs old and I have yet to take it in.... …”

NHTSA complaint #11056239, filed 2017-12, 160,000 miles

“Takata air bag recall, involved in a front end collision with the car. Other vehicle at fault, ran stop sign. Car was total loss, airbags never deployed. Daughter sustained minor injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #11045403, filed 2017-11, 100,000 miles

“I recently took my car in for a regular smog check, and the technician reported that there is 1 open recall for my vehicle. I called and made an appointment with Infiniti of roseville. Brought my vehicle in and the tech told me theres no need to replace the affected parts being as the car has 202k miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11331996, filed 2020-07

“Takata air bag recall. The contact's husband owned a 2001 Infiniti I30. The contact stated that while her daughter was in line at a drive thru, a smell emitted throughout the vehicle without warning. As the burning smell progressed, she also saw white smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The driver got out of the line and checked the hood of the vehicle where she saw flames coming the engine. Authorities were called to the scene of the fire; however, before they arrived, the vehicle had exploded. The air bags deployed upon explosion. …”

NHTSA complaint #11324391, filed 2020-05

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2001811%
200048%
19991350%
19982041%
199715%
1996313%

Other parts of the 2001 Infiniti I30

Suspension
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Infiniti I30

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology