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Infiniti seat belt recalls: loose anchors, pretensioners and locking faults
These three Infiniti seat belt recalls are all production and assembly errors rather than one shared supplier defect, and each one lands on a single model year. The May 2018 recall covers the 2018 QX30, where the bolt securing the right-hand lower seat belt anchorage may have been installed incorrectly and the anchorage could detach in a crash. The March 2020 recall covers the 2020 Q60 with dual-mode locking rear belts, where the webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended. The March 2024 recall covers the 2024 QX60 alongside the Nissan Pathfinder, where the left front lap belt pretensioner is missing a rivet. The QX30 and QX60 recalls are both FMVSS noncompliances.
Warning signs to watch for
- A rear seat belt that does not lock up when pulled — the 2020 Q60 locking mechanism may not lock as intended
- A loose or improperly secured left front lap belt pretensioner on the 2024 QX60, caused by a missing rivet
- A right-hand lower belt anchorage on the 2018 QX30 that was bolted in incorrectly at the factory
- The notices describe no dashboard warning light; these faults show up in a crash, not in normal driving
Is it safe to keep driving?
None of the three notices tells owners to stop driving or park outside. Each is a crash-protection defect rather than a breakdown risk: the QX30 anchorage could detach in a crash, the Q60 rear belt may not restrain a person properly in a crash with more than one impact, and the QX60 pretensioner may not hold the driver as designed. Keep everyone belted and schedule the inspection promptly. Note that Nissan reported all affected 2018 QX30 vehicles were repaired by July 17, 2018.
What the free repair involves
All three are dealer repairs, free of charge, with no software or over-the-air element. On the QX30, dealers weld in a new retaining plate and secure the seat belt anchorage with a new anchor bolt. On the Q60, they inspect rear seat belt assembly production dates and replace the assemblies as necessary. On the QX60, they inspect the left-side front lap belt pretensioner and replace it if needed.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 1 |
| medium | 2 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 seat belt part loose | medium |
| 2020-03-13 | Infiniti Q60 rear seat belts may not lock | medium |
| 2018-05-30 | Infiniti QX30 seat belt anchor bolt wrongly installed | high |
Common questions
My 2018 QX30 is on the list — was it already fixed?
Possibly. Nissan reported that all vehicles affected by the QX30 anchor bolt recall were repaired by July 17, 2018. Check your VIN with Infiniti customer service or NHTSA to confirm the remedy was applied to your specific car.
Will my QX60 automatically get a new pretensioner?
Not automatically. Dealers inspect the left-side front lap seat belt pretensioner assembly and replace it only as necessary, because the defect is a missing rivet on some units. The inspection and any replacement are free of charge.
How would I know if my Q60 rear belt won't lock?
The recall involves rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism whose webbing sensor may not lock as intended. Dealers check assembly production dates to identify affected belts, so have it inspected rather than relying on your own test.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.