Warning Light On Problems of Nissan 370Z

I purchased my 370 z at the local dealership and I am a loyal Nissan customer. This is my second z and my family of 9 cars is a large base for your vehicles. My daughter-in-law purchased a new Nissan and we will be shopping for my wife's new car in June when she retires. My air bag warning light has been flashing for a week so I brought it to the local dealer today. My vehicle has 38,000 miles. I was told that something under the passenger seat has to be replaced to correct the problem. The cost: over $3000. I can't afford to pay this. I asked the tech if the air bags were functioning and he answered no so my wife and I have no airbag protection. I ask if this falls under the airbag problems that have been in the news for years? is my wife and I in danger? please review the airbag issue and direct me to my next option. I fear a liability issue. Thank you.

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The warning light came on. My airbags need to be replaced they told me. Are not working. My car was tested at dealer also.

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Service air bag warning light flashes continuously while vehicle is running. Dealer troubleshot and determined that occupant sensor unit failed. Any one of 3 things could be causing the problem. Each had to be replaced in order with no guarantee and no refund if replacement did not fix the problem. Dealer replaced air bag control unit for $1,442. 17, which did not fix the problem. Next dealer wanted to replace occupant sensor unit (seat cushion) for $4,107. 00. If this did not fix the problem, then replace wiring harness. After spending $1,442. 32, I was unwilling to add another $4k with no assurance that the problem would be fixed. Nissan does not appear capable of identifying what the problem is, nor can they fix it without numerous costly attempts that are pretty much shots in the dark. I now have a vehicle with unknown air bag capabilities.