The 2005 Infiniti FX45 has 6 recalls, all centered on the same critical defect: the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin and potentially causing serious injury or death.
All six recalls address variations of this Takata airbag inflator issue. The propellant inside the inflator can degrade over time, particularly in vehicles exposed to high heat and humidity, causing the inflator to burst with excessive force rather than deploy normally. Some filings specifically target vehicles registered in high-humidity regions such as Florida, Hawaii, and Gulf Coast states, while others apply more broadly. Prior repair campaigns did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple recalls exist for the same underlying problem. Any 2005 FX45 with an unrepaired passenger airbag inflator carries this risk regardless of where it has been driven or stored.
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
Heat, humidity, and temperature changes can degrade the airbag propellant over time, causing the passenger frontal airbag to deploy with excessive force during a crash. This may result in fragments being ejected toward occupants and damage to the airbag assembly.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator.
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.
