The 2006 Infiniti M45 has 5 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
The airbag inflator issue spans multiple filings but describes the same defect, and some filings specifically apply to vehicles sold or registered in high-humidity regions such as Florida, Hawaii, and Gulf Coast states. There is also a recall covering the accelerator pedal's throttle position sensor, which can fail and cause the engine to drop back to idle unexpectedly, cutting power while driving.
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.
