The 2005 Infiniti FX35 has 6 recalls, all involving the front passenger airbag, with the most serious risk being the inflator rupturing during deployment and sending metal fragments into the cabin, which can cause serious injury or death.
Every recall on this vehicle centers on the front passenger airbag. The core danger across most of these filings is the same: the passenger airbag inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys, scattering sharp metal fragments toward anyone seated on that side of the vehicle. This risk is present across a wide range of conditions, though certain recalls specifically call out vehicles that have spent time in high-humidity regions such as Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and similar coastal and tropical areas, where moisture exposure over time worsens the inflator's behavior. If you are unsure whether this vehicle was ever registered or sold in one of those regions, the VIN check on this site can clarify which specific campaigns apply.
There is also a sixth recall that applies only to vehicles that previously had the front passenger airbag assembly replaced under an earlier recall campaign. In those cases, the replacement airbag cushion was folded incorrectly during installation, which can cause excessive pressure to build inside the cushion when it deploys. That pressure can tear the cushion itself, reducing how well the airbag absorbs impact and raising the risk of injury in a crash. In other words, a prior repair intended to address the inflator problem may have introduced a separate issue with the cushion that also needs to be corrected.
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
The front passenger air bag inflators may rupture during a crash because the propellant inside degrades after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators at no cost to you.
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.
