The 2005 Infiniti Q45 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a faulty wiring connector for the seat-mounted side airbags that can fail to deploy in a side-impact crash, leaving occupants without that protection when they need it most.
A second recall affects vehicles equipped with power rear seats, where the lower anchor brackets for child safety seats are positioned outside the required location. Some child seats may be difficult or impossible to attach securely to these brackets, and a child seat that is not properly anchored can shift dangerously in a crash. The third recall is a compliance issue with the brake lights, which do not meet federal standards for stop lamp output or reflectivity, reducing how visible the vehicle is to drivers behind it and raising the risk of a rear-end collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring connector for the seat-mounted airbag may develop increased electrical resistance, preventing the side airbags from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the wiring connector at no cost to restore proper airbag function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The rear combination lamps do not meet federal safety standards for stop lamps and reflectors, which means the brake lights or reflectors may not work properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Power rear seats have lower anchorage brackets positioned incorrectly, making it difficult to properly attach some child car seats to them.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the lower anchorage brackets with corrected ones that meet safety standards.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
