The 1992 Infiniti G20 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 121,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS97V0710001997-04-2236,000 affected
Defect
THE RELEASE BUTTON USED IN THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE NOT MADE ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IN HOT WEATHER, THE PLASTIC WELDS SECURING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO THE SPRING CAN FAIL RESULTING IN PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE OR NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH THE SEAT BELT.
Consequence
IF A PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OCCURS, THIS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH NEW SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND…
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND REPLACE THE TUBE WITH A NEW ONE. ANY OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WHICH ARE DAMAGED OR DETERIORATED WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
2crashes
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
1
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Problems with engine replacement.*mr the consumer wants to know what can be done about the unethical behavior of a technician. After two weeks the consumer was told that the vehicle was ready. Once the consumer paid fro the services the technician said that the engine was not good. The consumer…”
“Rear seatbelt does not buckle, fuel tank leaked gas where hose is attached to tank, transmission failed two times, was told from mechanic that pump holes are too small for oil to go through.”
“Rear seatbelt does not buckle, fuel tank leaked gas where hose is attached to tank, transmission failed two times, was told from mechanic that pump holes are too small for oil to go through.”
“Rear seatbelt does not buckle, fuel tank leaked gas where hose is attached to tank, transmission failed two times, was told from mechanic that pump holes are too small for oil to go through.”
“The accelerator cable of the infiniti g20 from the firewall to the carburetor consists of a braided steel cable in a soft rubber sheath. A hard plastic piece connecting the accelerator cable to the firewall interface failed, thus exposing the critcal braided steel accelertor cable to the sharp,…”
“The accelerator cable of the infiniti g20 from the firewall to the carburetor consists of a braided steel cable in a soft rubber sheath. A hard plastic piece connecting the accelerator cable to the firewall interface failed, thus exposing the critcal braided steel accelertor cable to the sharp,…”
“When the switch was in any position, including off, the fan would continue to blow at only one speed. Dealer contacted and had vehicle for inspection, the problem is a fire hazard and problem still exists. Nothing done to remedy problem. Provide further information. *ak”
“Transmission exploded, possibly due to improper oil flow.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Infiniti G20 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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