The 2008 Infiniti FX35 has 4 recalls, all involving the front passenger airbag, with the most serious being a Takata-related inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The airbag inflator concern applies to the passenger side frontal inflator module, which can explode rather than inflate normally, scattering sharp metal pieces toward anyone seated in the vehicle. This defect has been the subject of multiple recall filings covering this vehicle, and prior repair attempts may not have fully resolved the issue for all affected units. There is a related but distinct concern for vehicles that already received a replacement front passenger airbag assembly under an earlier recall: the replacement cushion may have been folded incorrectly during manufacturing, which can cause it to tear during deployment. A torn airbag cushion does not inflate or hold pressure the way it is designed to, reducing the protection it provides to the front passenger in a crash.
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.
