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2006 INFINITI FX35

7 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #05V555000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The fuel filler hose is the tube that connects your fuel tank to the cap. In certain Nissan and Infiniti vehicles, this hose can crack and leak fuel while you're filling up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose cracks while you're refueling and an ignition source is nearby, fuel leaking onto the hot engine could catch fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel filler hose with a new one, and the repair is free of charge. You should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200 to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006, FOR NISSAN OWNERS, AND ON MARCH 13, 2006, FOR INFINITI OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
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High Priority #21V139000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag in your INFINITI is a safety device that inflates to protect you in a crash. In some 2003, 2006-2008 models, the air bag cushion was installed incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy correctly, it could leave you more vulnerable to injury. A tear in the air bag could make it less effective, and that's a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your INFINITI dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a new one, at no charge to you. When you get the recall notice, schedule the repair and keep yourself safe.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2003 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 FX35 and FX45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C2.
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High Priority #20V008000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The airbag in your passenger seat is a safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some older vehicles, this airbag's inflator could fail and explode, sending sharp metal fragments flying inside the car.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal pieces could hit you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Nissan or Infiniti dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer, redesigned one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
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High Priority #17V028000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that deploys in a crash to protect you. In certain models, this inflator can rupture and break apart, sending sharp metal fragments towards you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator fails, you could be seriously hurt or even killed by sharp metal fragments flying towards you during a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safe, redesigned one, at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification and a second notice when the repair is ready – schedule it as soon as you can to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2009 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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High Priority #16V349000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The airbag in your passenger seat is a safety device that inflates in a crash to cushion your head and neck. In some Infiniti and Nissan models, the airbag inflator could burst and send sharp metal fragments flying into the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures, it could spray sharp metal shards into your vehicle, causing serious injury or even death. This is a real risk, and it's not just a possibility – it's a potential outcome if you're in a crash and the airbag doesn't work as it should.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you'll get a second notice by May 15, 2018. Schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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Moderate #06V328000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The headlight assemblies on your vehicle are designed to provide clear visibility and make your car more noticeable to other drivers, especially at night or in low-light conditions. However, in certain cases, the headlight assemblies on your vehicle may not meet the necessary safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If your headlight assemblies don't meet the safety standards, you may have reduced visibility, which could make it harder for other drivers to see you. This could lead to a higher risk of being involved in an accident, especially at night or in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
Your local INFINITI dealer will replace the headlight assemblies with new ones that meet the necessary safety standards. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your vehicle meets the safety standards.
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Original — What Happened
DURING A CANADIAN COMPLIANCE TEST, CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE HEADLAMP PHOTOMETRIC VALUES REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS AND INJURIES RESULTING FROM TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND BY ENHANCING THE CONSPICUITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC ROADS SO THAT THEIR PRESENCE IS PERCEIVED AND THEIR SIGNALS UNDERSTOOD, BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND IN DARKNESS OR OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
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Moderate #06V244000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The rear combination lamp assembly is the light at the back of your SUV that helps other drivers see you when you're driving at night. In certain models, this assembly might not meet safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear light isn't working properly, other drivers might not see you, especially at night or in low-visibility conditions, which could lead to accidents and injuries.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the rear combination lamp assembly with a new one that meets safety standards – and this repair is free. You should contact your dealer to schedule the replacement as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
DURING A CANADIAN COMPLIANCE TEST, CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' A REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY DID NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS AND INJURIES RESULTING FROM TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND BY ENHANCING THE CONSPICUITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC ROADS SO THAT THEIR PRESENCE IS PERCEIVED AND THEIR SIGNALS UNDERSTOOD, BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND IN DARKNESS OR OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT AT 1-800-662-6200.
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Browse by Component

AIR BAGS
4 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall

Other INFINITI FX35 Years

2009
1 recall
2008
4 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2005
9 recalls
2004
7 recalls
2003
10 recalls

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