Driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured september 1, 2012, to april 26, 2013, and 2014 infiniti qx80 vehicles manufactured june 18, 2013, to february 11, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the incorrect part may block the flow of propellant to the air bag and the air bag's inflator may rupture. the rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2014. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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FAQ: Recall 14V668000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V668000?
NHTSA recall 14V668000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on October 24, 2014. It addresses: Driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 1,848 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V668000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.