Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V593000 Reported September 6, 2018

Air bag trim separation during deployment

Nissan North America, Inc. · Air Bags · 1,671 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V593000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
1,671
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 6, 2018
Completion Rate
96.23

Defect Summary

Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2019 infiniti qx50 vehicles. in the event of a crash in very cold temperatures, the trim cover may separate unexpectedly from the passenger-side knee air bag module instead of splitting at the trim cover tear seam as designed.

Safety Consequence

If the passenger-side knee air bag cover detaches during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Infiniti will notify owners, and retailers will replace the passenger-side knee air bag module, free of charge. the recall began october 23, 2018. owners may contact infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V593000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V593000

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

What is recall 18V593000?

NHTSA recall 18V593000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on September 6, 2018. It addresses: Air bag trim separation during deployment. The recall affects approximately 1,671 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 18V593000 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.