2003 Infiniti FX35 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

10 safety recalls on file

The 2003 Infiniti FX35 has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (13 reports).

10Recalls
61Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2003 Infiniti FX35 recalls

Passenger Front Airbag May Tear When Deployed

Recall 21V139Mar 4, 202126,158 vehicles affected

The passenger-side front airbag cushion in these vehicles may have been folded incorrectly.

Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments

Recall 20V008Jan 9, 2020307,962 vehicles affected

The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles uses a propellant that can degrade over time after long exposure to high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature swings.

Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments

Recall 16V349May 24, 2016413,852 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture.

Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 15V287May 15, 20151,090,569 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which may cause it to rupture.

Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments

Recall 15V226Apr 17, 201512,606 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the air bag deploys.

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Recall 06V328Aug 31, 2006105,200 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting

Recall 06V244Jul 11, 2006105,200 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline

Recall 05V555Dec 13, 2005192,659 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Recall 03V476Nov 14, 200324,300 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 03V164May 5, 2003164 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 Infiniti FX35 problems

Problem areas named in the 61 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags13
Latches/Locks/Linkages12
Structure8
Electrical System8
Power Train6
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Seats5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Engine4
Exterior Lighting3

What owners report

2026-02-20, Air Bags
My airbag light came on again recently, without any incident and I am concerned that this means my car is now unsafe. This happened in 2017 and it was a repair that was made without charge. I have now been informed that it would cost over $1,000 to repair, but I think this is a malfunction that should be covered by the Dealer, as there has been an issue with the airbags before.
2025-03-20, Air Bags
Ever since I bought my infiniti the air bag light flashed rapidly on the dash. I received notice a couple years ago about the air bags being recalled.I took my vehicle to Roseville Infiniti and supposedly the airbags were replaced I expected it to take a couple hours it was in and out in under 2 hours. When i left the deLership the light was still blinking and never quit blinking. My concern was to call and ask why it was still blinking ? I was told that it probably wasnt reset however the air bag was replaced . I was in an accident recently and it was a serious frontal collision and not one airbag went off . I was seriously injured my hand was fractured my left leg was hurt and I had a c
2023-12-22, Service Brakes
Gg
2023-11-19, Suspension
vehicle has too many manufacture errors
2021-05-19, Air Bags
Good day! According to the VIN code of my car, there are revocable companies, the dealer refuses to replace it.

2003 Infiniti FX35 questions

Does the 2003 Infiniti FX35 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2003 Infiniti FX35: Passenger Front Airbag May Tear When Deployed; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Infiniti FX35?

Based on 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (13), Latches/Locks/Linkages (12), Structure (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Infiniti FX35 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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