The 2004 Infiniti I35 has 3 recalls, all centered on the front passenger airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
This is a Takata airbag issue affecting the passenger-side frontal inflator. When the airbag deploys in a crash, the inflator can explode rather than inflate the bag cleanly, scattering sharp metal shards toward anyone seated in the front passenger seat or nearby. One filing 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 deterioration of the inflator's propellant and raises the risk of rupture. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple recall campaigns exist for this same defect across different scopes of the affected population.
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 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.
