NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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63 reportsMileage unknown · Jun 28, 2021
Air Bags
Approximately 2 months ago, the air bag warning light on the dash started flashing along with the icon on the front display warning about the passenger side airbag being off. There was no person sitting in the seat, nor was there any small items on the passenger seat. I looked up online how to reset the dash warning light and th…
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Approximately 2 months ago, the air bag warning light on the dash started flashing along with the icon on the front display warning about the passenger side airbag being off. There was no person sitting in the seat, nor was there any small items on the passenger seat. I looked up online how to reset the dash warning light and this worked up until about one week ago. Also, when someone now sits in the passenger seat, the warning light starts flashing along with the front display warning of the passenger side airbag being off. This would seem like a manufacturer defect and a safety hazard for any front passenger in my vehicle.
NHTSA ODI #11422680
Mileage unknown · Jun 17, 2021
Air Bags
The airbag light on the dash was flashing. The airbag light that indicates the passenger airbag is not on stays on even if a person is sitting in the passenger seat. This means that the airbag is not active when there is someone sitting in the passenger seat. If I got into an accident and the passenger airbag did not deploy, it …
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The airbag light on the dash was flashing. The airbag light that indicates the passenger airbag is not on stays on even if a person is sitting in the passenger seat. This means that the airbag is not active when there is someone sitting in the passenger seat. If I got into an accident and the passenger airbag did not deploy, it could cause serious bodily injury to the passenger. The cost to repair is more than half of what the car is worth. In the picture, you can see the second item in the list is to replace the passenger seat sensor.
NHTSA ODI #11421231
68,000 miles · Apr 6, 2021
Air Bags
PASSENGER AIR BAG CONSTANTLY BLINKS. AFTER LOOKING UP THIS ISSUE I SEE MANY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR MODEL AND PRIOR YEAR MODELS.
NHTSA ODI #11406691
137,000 miles · Mar 18, 2021
Wheels
I RECENTLY REPLACED MY COOPER TIRE CS5 GRAND TOURING TIRES. SIZE 225/55R17 TIRES AFTER A BLOWOUT ON THE FREEWAY. I JUST LEARNED THAT THESE TIRES WERE SUBJECT TO A RECALL. MY DEALER COULD NOT PROVIDE THE DOT SERIAL NUMBERS BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES. I CALLED COOPER TIRE CONSUMER RELATIONS AND WAS TOLD THEY C…
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I RECENTLY REPLACED MY COOPER TIRE CS5 GRAND TOURING TIRES. SIZE 225/55R17 TIRES AFTER A BLOWOUT ON THE FREEWAY. I JUST LEARNED THAT THESE TIRES WERE SUBJECT TO A RECALL. MY DEALER COULD NOT PROVIDE THE DOT SERIAL NUMBERS BECAUSE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES. I CALLED COOPER TIRE CONSUMER RELATIONS AND WAS TOLD THEY CANNOT PROVIDE A REMEDY IF I DO NOT HAVE THE TIRES WITH THE DOT NUMBERS. I BELIEVE I HAVE BEEN PENALIZED BECAUSE I HAD A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES THAT CAUSED ME TO REPLACE THEM AND CAN THEREFORE NOT PROVIDE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. I AM ASKING FOR YOUR HELP IN REMEDYING THE SITUATION
NHTSA ODI #11403741
52,000 miles · Mar 6, 2021
Engine
ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHEN TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, JUST AT THE BEGINNING SO FAR. DON'T KNOW IF IT'LL HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING. CAR WAS STATIONARY.
NHTSA ODI #11399515
54,279 miles · Feb 10, 2021
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemService BrakesCrash
ON THE SUNNY AND DRY MORNING OF DECEMBER 9, 2020, I PROCEEDED TO ALPINE CEMETERY, PERTH AMBOY, NJ TO HONOR MY MOTHER'S GRAVE SITE AND HER ANNIVERSARY. AS I PASSED THE GATE ENTRANCE TO THE CEMETERY, I TURNED RIGHT; AS I HAVE ALWAYS DONE IN PREVIOUS YEARS. ONCE I TURNED TO THE RIGHT I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A BURIAL PROCESSION, W…
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ON THE SUNNY AND DRY MORNING OF DECEMBER 9, 2020, I PROCEEDED TO ALPINE CEMETERY, PERTH AMBOY, NJ TO HONOR MY MOTHER'S GRAVE SITE AND HER ANNIVERSARY. AS I PASSED THE GATE ENTRANCE TO THE CEMETERY, I TURNED RIGHT; AS I HAVE ALWAYS DONE IN PREVIOUS YEARS. ONCE I TURNED TO THE RIGHT I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A BURIAL PROCESSION, WITH THE FUNERAL HEARSE OBSTRUCTING THE ENTIRE VEHICLE PATH. SINCE I COULD NOT DRIVE FORWARD, THE ONLY RECOURSE I HAD WAS TO TURN AROUND AND FIND ANOTHER VEHICLE PATH. ONCE I HAD TAKEN THE NEW PATH, WHICH I BELIEVE WOULD LEAD ME TO MY MOTHER'S GRAVE SITE, I REALIZED THAT I COULD NOT REACH HER GRAVE SITE SINCE IT WAS FURTHER UP THE NEW PATH. ONCE I TURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT; THE VEHICLE WENT AUTOMATICALLY BACKWARDS THEN FORWARDS WITH THE SENSATION OF TAKING OFF THE GROUND LIKE AN AIRPLANE. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED AUTOMATICALLY HITTING NUMEROUS TOMB STONES UNTIL ONE TOMB STONE STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES UNTIL A 3FT TOMB STONE STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CAR REPAIR SHOP, INSTRUCTED BY NJM INSURANCE; VNF AUTO BODY 732-321-6919, 20 PROSPECT STREET, METUCHEN NJ 08840.
NHTSA ODI #11395539
66,000 miles · Jan 23, 2021
Air BagsUnknown Or Other
PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR FAILED AND RESULTS IN A $7000 FIX. THEIR SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM IS A BRAND NEW SEAT. MY SON EXITED THE VEHICLE AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND NOW DOESN'T STOP, WHICH MEANS THE AIRBAG ISN'T ON. ALSO, ONE OF THE MOTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR A FLAP WHICH FOLDS THE TOP DOWN HAS FAILED, MAKING THE T…
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PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR FAILED AND RESULTS IN A $7000 FIX. THEIR SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM IS A BRAND NEW SEAT. MY SON EXITED THE VEHICLE AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND NOW DOESN'T STOP, WHICH MEANS THE AIRBAG ISN'T ON. ALSO, ONE OF THE MOTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR A FLAP WHICH FOLDS THE TOP DOWN HAS FAILED, MAKING THE TOP STOP HALFWAY DOWN. THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAS FOUR MOTORS (ONE FOR EACH FLAP). AND IT'S NEARLY $2000 PER MOTOR. THE PART IS BACK ORDERED, SO IT MAKES ME THINK IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ARE COMMONLY REPORTED BY G37 OWNERS ON THE INTERNET.
NHTSA ODI #11389604
96,000 miles · Sep 14, 2020
Unknown Or Other
THE CARPET ON THE PASSENGER SIDE GETS WET AND NOW MOISTURE WAS ON THE INSIDE OF THE WIND SHIELD. I AM CONCERNED THAT THAT MY ELECTRONICS AND WIRING UNDER THE CARPET MAY BE DAMAGED AS WELL AS CAUSE MOLD AND MILDEW. PLUS IT WILL CAUSE ME FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES BUT NOT BECAUSE OF MY NEGLECT BUT BECAUSE OF SOME FAULT WITH THE CAR'S …
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THE CARPET ON THE PASSENGER SIDE GETS WET AND NOW MOISTURE WAS ON THE INSIDE OF THE WIND SHIELD. I AM CONCERNED THAT THAT MY ELECTRONICS AND WIRING UNDER THE CARPET MAY BE DAMAGED AS WELL AS CAUSE MOLD AND MILDEW. PLUS IT WILL CAUSE ME FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES BUT NOT BECAUSE OF MY NEGLECT BUT BECAUSE OF SOME FAULT WITH THE CAR'S MANUFACTURING. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN MY WIFE TOLD ME THAT HER SIDE THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS WET.
NHTSA ODI #11355034
40,000 miles · Aug 3, 2020
Air Bags
PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. SENSOR UNDER SEAT IS DEFECTIVE, WHICH HAS DISABLED THE AIR BAG FROM ACTIVATING IN AN ACCIDENT CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEAT MUST BE REPLACED AT $7,000. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON MANY CARS OF THIS MODEL. REPAIR COST IS EXCESSIVE. SHOULD BE A RECALL.
NHTSA ODI #11342913
50,851 miles · May 7, 2020
Air Bags
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING. TOOK TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. SERVICE ADVISOR STATED FAULTY PASSENGER SENSOR, COST TO REPAIR $7,388.00 + TAX AND SERVICE FEES. BECAUSE OF FAULTY SENSOR, AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. REPAIR COST UNREASONABLE FOR REQUIRED SAFETY FEATURE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11323753