2004 Infiniti Fx45

The 2004 Infiniti FX45 has 4 recalls, all centering on the same serious hazard: the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin and raising the risk of serious injury or death.

These four recalls all address variations of the same underlying Takata airbag inflator defect. When the passenger airbag fires in a crash, excessive internal pressure can cause the inflator to burst apart rather than inflate the bag cleanly. The metal fragments that result can travel at high speed into the front passenger area and potentially affect anyone seated nearby. One of the recall filings specifically targets vehicles that were sold or registered in high-humidity regions, including Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and similar areas, because prolonged exposure to moisture accelerates the degradation of the inflator propellant and increases the likelihood of a violent rupture. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue across all affected vehicles, which is why multiple campaigns exist for what is essentially the same defect. Any FX45 from this model year should be checked against current recall status, as the remedy involves replacing the inflator itself.