Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V691000 Reported November 1, 2017

Inadvertent driver air bag deployment

Q: What is recall 17V691000?

NHTSA recall 17V691000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on November 1, 2017. It addresses: Inadvertent driver air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 17,507 vehicles , with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Nissan North America, Inc. · Air Bags · 17,507 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V691000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

17,507

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 1, 2017

Completion Rate

89.87

Defect Summary

Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 infiniti qx30 vehicles. the driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.

Safety Consequence

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. the recall began march 26, 2018. owners may contact infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V691000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V691000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V691000?

NHTSA recall 17V691000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on November 1, 2017. It addresses: Inadvertent driver air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 17,507 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 17V691000 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.