The 2006 Infiniti M45 has 5 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The airbag inflator issue spans multiple recall filings, with certain campaigns focused on vehicles registered in high-humidity regions including Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and several other coastal and island territories where moisture accelerates the deterioration of the inflator. Regardless of geography, the core danger is the same: the inflator can explode rather than inflate the airbag, turning the component meant to protect an occupant into a source of shrapnel. Prior repair attempts under earlier campaigns did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple filings exist for what is ultimately the same defect. On the mechanical side, the throttle position sensor on the engine can fail and cause the engine to drop back to idle unexpectedly, which can leave a driver with no throttle response in situations where acceleration is needed, such as merging onto a highway or passing another vehicle.
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 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 throttle position sensor on the accelerator pedal may fail, causing the engine to suddenly return to idle. This can stall the engine and cause loss of power while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor and reprogram the engine control module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
