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Infiniti FX35 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 447 owner complaints for the Infiniti FX35, covering model years 2002 to 2013. The 2004 model year drew the most complaints (120), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 13 recall campaigns on file
  • 447 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 12 model years with data (2002–2013)
  • most complaints: 2004 (120 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (110 complaints)
  • latest recall 21V139000 (reported Mar 4, 2021)
  • 16 complaints reporting a crash (3.6%)
  • 3 complaints reporting a fire (0.7%)
  • 15 complaints reporting an injury (3.4%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a death (0.2%)

Infiniti FX35 complaints by model year

12 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2004 model year has the most complaints: 120 of 447, or 26.8%. Next come 2005 (94) and 2003 (61). The fewest are for 2013, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Infiniti FX35 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2002–2013Column chart of 447 complaints across 12 model years. The highest is 2004 with 120. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2002: 1 complaint120022003: 61 complaints6120032004: 120 complaints12020042005: 94 complaints9420052006: 40 complaints4020062007: 37 complaints3720072008: 35 complaints3520082009: 20 complaints2020092010: 13 complaints1320102011: 11 complaints1120112012: 14 complaints1420122013: 1 complaint12013
Infiniti FX35 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Infiniti FX35 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200211000
2003612120
20041200100
2005945050
2006402010
2007372120
2008352011
2009200000
2010130020
2011111000
2012141020
201310000
All model years447163151

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Infiniti FX35 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 110 complaints (24.6% of all 447), followed by Electrical System (62) and Structure (59).

Components named most often in Infiniti FX35 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Infiniti FX35 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags11024.6%
Unknown or Other6314.1%
Electrical System6213.9%
Structure5913.2%
Latches/Locks/Linkages5512.3%
Engine224.9%
Exterior Lighting204.5%
Fuel/Propulsion System194.3%
Power Train184.0%
Seats184.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline153.4%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic143.1%
Visibility/Wiper112.5%
Steering102.2%
Vehicle Speed Control102.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Infiniti FX35 recalls

13 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FX35, newest first. The 13 campaigns cover model years 2003 to 2009. The 2003 model year appears in the most campaigns (10).

  • 13 recall campaigns
Infiniti FX35 recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2003: 10 campaigns2004: 7 campaigns2005: 9 campaigns2006: 7 campaigns2007: 4 campaigns2008: 4 campaigns2009: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 21V139000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Passenger Side Frontal › Cushion; Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2003, 2006–2008

    Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2003 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 FX35 and FX45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.

    Consequence:
    A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C2.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 20V008000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2003–2008

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 17V028000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2005–2008

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2009 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 16V349000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2003–2008

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 15V287000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model years 2003–2005

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 15V226000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model years 2003–2005

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa, as well as Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia, are included. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-701.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 15V054000

    Reported

    Steering › Column

    Model year 2009

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured June 29, 2007, to April 25, 2008, 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2007, to April 16, 2008, and 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles manufactured March 14, 2007, to April 25, 2008. The steering column outer tube may not be round, resulting in extra stress being applied to the upper steering bearing. This stress may cause the bearing retainer to fracture, creating extra play in the steering wheel or a possible loss of steering.

    Consequence:
    Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Infiniti owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan owners may contact the GT-R hotline at 1-866-668-1487.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 06V328000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model years 2003–2006

    During a Canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' The headlamp assemblies do not meet the headlamp photometric values requirements of the standard.

    Consequence:
    This standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. The recall began on December 18, 2006. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  9. NHTSA campaign 06V244000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting

    Model years 2003–2006

    During a Canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles failed to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' A rear combination lamp assembly did not meet the requirements.

    Consequence:
    This standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies. The recall began on December 18, 2006. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  10. NHTSA campaign 05V555000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Model years 2003–2006

    On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. Recall began on February 27, 2006, for Nissan owners, and on March 13, 2006, for Infiniti owners. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

Show 3 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 05V338000

    Reported

    Child Seat › Latch Strap

    Model year 2005

    Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." The lower anchorage brackets in the rear seats do not meet the location requirement in this standard. This may cause difficulty in attaching some child seats to these brackets.

    Consequence:
    If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the lower anchorage brackets with modified brackets to ensure that the standard is met. The recall began on August 28, 2006. The Infiniti Q45 model vehicles are being campaigned under a separate recall (please see 05V374000). Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 03V476000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

    Model year 2003

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be adequately tightened. This could result in one or both of the caliper mounting bolts loosening.

    Consequence:
    If this occurs, it would allow the caliper to rotate or separate from its mounting bracket. This could cause the brake to fail, reducing the vehicle's ability to stop. It could also damage the wheel, causing the tire to go flat. Either one of these conditions could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will tighten the front brake caliper mounting bolts to ensure that they are secure. Owner notification began on January 5, 2004. Owners should contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 03V164000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2003

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the bolts which attach the propeller shaft(s) to the transaxle and differential(s) may not have been adequately tightened.

    Consequence:
    If the bolts come loose, the propeller shaft may come off the vehicle which could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the propeller shaft bolts and tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Owner notification began May 27, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Infiniti FX35 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Infiniti FX35 have?

NHTSA lists 13 vehicle recall campaigns for the Infiniti FX35, covering model years 2002 to 2013. The most recent, 21V139000, was reported on March 4, 2021 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2003 model year is covered by the most campaigns (10).

Which Infiniti FX35 model year has the most complaints?

The 2004 model year, with 120 of the 447 complaints in NHTSA’s file (26.8%). The next are 2005 (94) and 2003 (61). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Infiniti FX35 complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 110 complaints, or 24.6% of all 447. Electrical System (62) and Structure (59) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Infiniti FX35?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Infiniti dealer.

How many Infiniti FX35 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 447 complaints, 16 report a crash, 3 a fire, 15 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.