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Infiniti I30 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 249 owner complaints for the Infiniti I30, covering model years 1996 to 2004. The 2001 model year drew the most complaints (75), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 249 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 9 model years with data (1996–2004)
  • most complaints: 2001 (75 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (50 complaints)
  • latest recall 20V008000 (reported Jan 9, 2020)
  • 27 complaints reporting a crash (10.8%)
  • 14 complaints reporting a fire (5.6%)
  • 13 complaints reporting an injury (5.2%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Infiniti I30 complaints by model year

9 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2001 model year has the most complaints: 75 of 249, or 30.1%. Next come 2000 (50) and 1998 (49). The fewest are for 2004, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Infiniti I30 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1996–2004Column chart of 249 complaints across 9 model years. The highest is 2001 with 75. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1996: 24 complaints2419961997: 20 complaints2019971998: 49 complaints4919981999: 26 complaints2619992000: 50 complaints5020002001: 75 complaints7520012002: 2 complaints220022003: 2 complaints220032004: 1 complaint12004
Infiniti I30 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Infiniti I30 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1996244030
1997204130
1998495510
1999262410
2000505120
2001757330
200220000
200320000
200410000
All model years2492714130

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Infiniti I30 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 50 complaints (20.1% of all 249), followed by Electrical System (41) and Suspension (32).

Components named most often in Infiniti I30 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Infiniti I30 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags5020.1%
Electrical System4116.5%
Suspension3212.9%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2610.4%
Vehicle Speed Control2610.4%
Structure249.6%
Engine and Engine Cooling218.4%
Power Train166.4%
Unknown or Other145.6%
Engine114.4%
Visibility104.0%
Steering93.6%
Exterior Lighting72.8%
Tires72.8%
Fuel System, Gasoline62.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Infiniti I30 recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name I30, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 1997 to 2004. The 2001 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 6 recall campaigns
Infiniti I30 recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1997: 1 campaign1998: 2 campaigns1999: no campaigns
2000: no campaigns2001: 3 campaigns2002: 2 campaigns2003: 2 campaigns2004: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 20V008000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2001–2004

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 16V349000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2003–2004

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 15V287000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model year 2001

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 02V171000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Model years 1997–1998

    On certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.

    Consequence:
    If the combustible gas emitted by the melting plastic does not disperse due to air flow through the engine compartment, it could ignite and in turn ignite the fan guide in the alternator.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the alternator. Owner notification began July 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 02V146000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

    Model years 2001–2002

    On certain passenger vehicles, the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame.

    Consequence:
    This can cause a knocking sound and abnormal steering. This could result in difficulty controlling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. Owner notification began July 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 99V129000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.

    Consequence:
    If the combustible gas emitted by the melting plastic does not disperse due to air flow through the engine compartment, it could ignite and in turn ignite the fan guide in the alternator.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the alternator.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Infiniti I30 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Infiniti I30 have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Infiniti I30, covering model years 1996 to 2004. The most recent, 20V008000, was reported on January 9, 2020 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2001 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Infiniti I30 model year has the most complaints?

The 2001 model year, with 75 of the 249 complaints in NHTSA’s file (30.1%). The next are 2000 (50) and 1998 (49). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Infiniti I30 complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 50 complaints, or 20.1% of all 249. Electrical System (41) and Suspension (32) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Infiniti I30?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Infiniti dealer.

How many Infiniti I30 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 249 complaints, 27 report a crash, 14 a fire, 13 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.