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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2002 Infiniti I30 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

All Infiniti I30 recalls (every year)

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
2
Latest campaign
Jan 9, 2020

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Jan 9, 2020
Exterior lighting1Mar 13, 2006
Suspension1May 30, 2002

Safety recalls3

NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jan 9, 2020Latest campaign
Jan 9, 202020V008000

Air bags: frontal passenger side

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V008000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V008000 · Jan 9, 2020
Mar 13, 200606E023000

Exterior lighting: headlights

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 06E023000
What's wrong
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Campaign
NHTSA 06E023000 · Mar 13, 2006
May 30, 200202V146000

Suspension: front control arm

THIS CAN CAUSE A KNOCKING SOUND AND ABNORMAL STEERING.

DetailsHide details for campaign 02V146000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 02V146000 · May 30, 2002
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Owner complaints by component2

NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26
2Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine150000
Visibility:windshield150000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2002 infiniti i30. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle seized and the check engine and abs warning indicators illuminated.”

    Filed 07/19/2019 · ODI 11233344
  • Visibility:windshield

    “In cold weather (30f) or below the middle and lower portion of the windshield makes a ratteling noise in every bump regardless of the speed of the vehicle or the degree of road bump I.e.”

    Filed 12/04/2002 · ODI 770451

Other Infiniti I30 model years

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2002 Infiniti I30 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Infiniti I30 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Infiniti I30. The most recent, 20V008000 (reported January 9, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Infiniti I30?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 2 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Infiniti I30?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Infiniti recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Infiniti dealer.

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