There are no safety recalls for the 2012 Infiniti G25, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
2012 Infiniti G25 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2012 Infiniti G25 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · reported Mar 18, 2025
This is a follow up to a compliant that I put in early this year or late last year. There is not much discussion of the failed occupancy sensor for the passenger front airbag on this website, but it does get discussed online more often. I am not sure why Infiniti says the entire seat must be replaced ($5,000 or so) rather than just replacing the sensor. Also, the seat has now been discontinued. It's unfortunate that there is no other solution that I am aware of other than finding a discontinued seat.
Air Bags · reported Jan 16, 2025
2012 Infiniti G25x: Occupancy sensor failed (diagnostic code B1018) around 132,000 miles. This is a common problem with Infiniti cars. Apparently for 2007 and 2008, there were recalls, but this problem continued into later years with no recall. The cost I was quoted to repair this (replacing the entire passenger seat) was $5,000, which is not practical for a 12 year old car. Although I haven't been able to get an exact answer, it seems that this failure not only shuts off the front passenger airbag, but the entire SRS system (all airbags and all pretensioners) - I haven't been able to get a…
Electrical System · reported Jul 2, 2021
Last Friday, 7/25/21, while driving home from work, my car instrument panel, speed odometer, everything went totally black, I lost steering and pulled into a 7-11 parking lot. The passenger side of the car was smoking. I was locked in as door unlock wouldnât work, nothing would work. I was unable to turn the car off and literally felt like I could pass out from smoke inhalation quickly called 911. People in the parking lot were trying to unlock my door to get me out of the vehicle. The fire department arrived and after a few minutes were able to get me out, but the car would not turn off.…
Electrical System · at 97,775 miles · reported Feb 8, 2020
Vehicle has 97k miles and door will not open from inside or outside. Hit door lock/unlock multiple time with no luck getting it open. Handles do not feel like there is any resistance when pulling on them.
Air Bags · at 110,000 miles · reported Nov 23, 2019
Passenger air bag not working due to a faulty pressure switch in passenger seat. The problem occurred when the vehicle was driving 60 MPH down a straight smooth highway.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Infiniti G25 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2012 Infiniti G25 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Infiniti G25?
Owners report air bags problems most often (5 reports), followed by electrical system (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,000 miles.
Are Infiniti recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Infiniti dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.