How many recalls does the 1996 Infiniti G20 have?

The 1996 Infiniti G20 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1996 Infiniti G20 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1996 Infiniti G20?

Of 14 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1996 Infiniti G20 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1996 Infiniti G20 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 85,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 97V072000 1997-04-22 85,000 affected

Defect

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

AIR BAGS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

SUSPENSION:FRONT

TIRES

Total complaints14

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“20 october 2015 to:nhtsasend via website re: complaint ? Faulty falken tires just over four months ago on june 2, 2015, I purchased and had installed two falken tires, p195/65r14 sincera t, from walmart in cottonwood, arizona. On or near october 1, 2015 both tires blew out within two days of one…”

TIRES · reported 2015-10-02

“When my daughter went to buckle her seatbelt in the back seat of my car, the buckle wouldn't latch. I tried it, too--the metal piece slid into the other part without latching. Then it'd latch; next try it wouldn't. I couldn't trust the seatbelt, so we couldn't let the children ride in that car any…”

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 2007-10-27

“Dt: infiniti g20 1996. Tire separation occurred on three of four of the tires. The dealer said that they did not know why the defect happened, and the replacement tires were doing the same thing. The manufacturer said they will prorate the tires and not give the consumers tires for free. *ak *sc *jb”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2004-05-26

“Transmission failure. Automobile well maintained prior to incident. *jb”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2003-02-18

“Motor mounts that fail at under 60,000 miles are definitely a hazard, and manufacturer refuses to replace under warranty. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2000-11-01

“Two (2) engine mounts cracked and needed to be replaced. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2000-04-24

“While driving smelled gas. Mechanic checked, but could not find anything. Consumer felt this made it unsafe to drive. *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2000-03-03

“Brakes make squeaky sound from the time the vehicle was taken.vehicle been in /out of dealer shop four times. Dealer informed consumer that the squeaky sound from the brakes was normal. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 1998-07-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Infiniti G20 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.