The 2008 Infiniti M35 has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the front passenger airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag inflator issue is a well-known defect affecting a wide range of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles from this era. When the inflator fails, it does not simply deploy the airbag — it can burst apart, throwing sharp metal shards toward the passenger seat occupant. This is a serious risk in any crash that triggers the airbag.
The remaining recall involves the accelerator pedal position sensor. Over time, the sensor's signal can degrade and feed incorrect data to the engine, which then enters a reduced-power mode as a protective measure. In that mode, deposits on the throttle valve can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly when slowing to a stop or sitting at idle. A stall in traffic or at an intersection removes power steering and braking assist and can leave the vehicle unresponsive at a moment when the driver needs to react quickly.
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 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 accelerator pedal sensor can deteriorate over time and send an incorrect signal, causing the engine to enter fail-safe mode and reduce power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly and reprogram the engine control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
