The 2003 Infiniti FX45 has 7 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Multiple filings cover this same Takata-style inflator defect, including a separate campaign targeting vehicles that have spent time in high-humidity regions like Florida, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, where moisture exposure increases the rupture risk. On the fuel side, the filler hose can crack from ozone exposure and leak fuel during refueling, which raises the risk of a fire near an ignition source. The brake system also has a concern: front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be torqued adequately, allowing the upper bolt to work loose and fall out, which lets the caliper rotate and grind against the inside of the wheel, producing noise and vibration and reducing braking effectiveness. One recall covers a lighting compliance issue where the headlamp beam gradient does not meet Canadian safety standards.
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.
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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 headlamps don't meet the required vertical light pattern standard. Light distribution from top to bottom of the beam doesn't comply with safety regulations.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies with compliant units that meet the proper light distribution requirements.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel filler hose can crack from ozone exposure, causing fuel to leak during refueling and triggering the check engine light as the vehicle's diagnostics detect an evaporative emission system leak.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the fuel filler hose.
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 tightened enough. The upper bolt can loosen and fall out, causing the caliper to rotate and rub the wheel, creating noise and vibration. If driving continues, the lower bolt can also loosen, separating the caliper completely and potentially damaging the brake hose or wheel.
What the fix does
The dealer will re-tighten the front brake caliper mounting bolts to the correct specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
