The 2003 Infiniti FX35 has 13 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Multiple recalls address this same airbag inflator defect, including a follow-up concern that a prior repair involved an incorrectly folded airbag cushion that can tear during deployment and reduce protection. On the brake side, the front brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened to specification, allowing the caliper to rotate or break free from its bracket and cause a significant loss of braking ability. There is also a drivetrain concern: propeller shaft bolts on some vehicles may be loose, which can allow the shaft to detach while driving and create a crash risk.
The remaining recalls relate to lighting and labeling. Stop, tail, and turn signal lamps may appear too dim at certain angles, reducing how visible the vehicle is to other drivers. Headlamp output on some vehicles does not meet required photometric levels, which can reduce road illumination. A rear combination lamp assembly also failed compliance testing. One label recall involves a child seat tether anchor cover with a symbol that is slightly smaller than required.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag cushion was folded incorrectly during a previous recall repair, which could increase internal pressure and cause the cushion to tear when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant breakdown after exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bags with new desiccated inflators at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Heat and humidity can degrade the propellant in the passenger front airbag over time. If this happens, the airbag may deploy with excessive force in a crash, potentially sending fragments toward occupants and damaging the airbag assembly.
What the fix does
The airbag inflator will be replaced with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture after prolonged exposure to humidity and temperature changes, caused by propellant degradation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger-side front air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may build up excessive pressure during deployment and rupture, potentially causing the air bag to malfunction.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The stop, tail, and turn signal lamps may appear too dim when viewed from certain angles, reducing their visibility to other drivers.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear combination lamps to restore proper brightness and visibility.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlamp assemblies do not produce the correct light output levels required by federal safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain sport utility vehicles have rear combination lamp assemblies that do not meet federal safety standards for lamps and reflective devices.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be tight enough, allowing one or both bolts to loosen over time.
What the fix does
The dealer will tighten the front brake caliper mounting bolts to ensure they are secure.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The embossed symbol on certain tether anchor covers is 2 millimetres smaller than required by safety standards (18 mm instead of 20 mm). The symbol remains easily recognizable despite being undersized.
What the fix does
No corrective action is required. The undersized symbol is still clearly visible and anchor locations are identified in your owner's manual.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that connect the propeller shaft to the transaxle and differential may not be tight enough, potentially causing them to loosen.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the propeller shaft bolts and tighten them to the correct specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When transmissions were replaced at the factory, the propeller shaft bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specification, allowing them to loosen over time.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace all drive shaft bolts to ensure proper tightening.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
