2005 Infiniti FX35 Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  00%
• 50k–75k
  19%
• 75k–100k
  19%
• 100k–150k
  873%
• 150k+
  19%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Infiniti FX35 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Infiniti FX35. While driving 20 MPH and approximately 200 feet from the driveway, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle crashed into a utility pole. The contact sustained head and upper body injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle restarted and was towed to an independent facility. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Car was in a small low speed front end impact. Passenger air bag and seat belt deployed, although no passengers in car. Drivers side air bag and seat belt did not. Clearly there is a problem with the drivers side air bag seat belt and detonator. I now have a car with a deployed passenger side airbag and seat belt. Also acar that the drivers side air bag will not deploy if in another accident.

Car was involved in a partial head on collision ( 20 MPH), drivers side airbag and seatbelt didn't deploy, passenger side did. There was not a passenger in the car. Deal will not fix free of charge, even though there is a recall effecting part of this system.

I have not experienced any problems with the airbag and my VIN has not been specifically identified for the Takata recall. That though is the issue. In view of the inifinti recall of similar model cars in high humidity states, and NHTSA's call for a full recall of the Takata airbags, as well as Toyota, GM & Honda's recent expansion of the recall, I do not understand why Infiniti has not taken similar additional action. I live in virginia - an area of high humidity for at least 3 months per year. A recent death occurred to a virginia resident related to the airbags. I drive to florida several times a year spending as many as 4-6 weeks there annually. It seems quite reckless for the company not to be acting on this recall. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Infiniti FX35. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact attempted to make a turn and all the air bags deployed except for the frontal side air bag. There were no warning indicators or an impact. The contact called the insurance company and the police and remained in the vehicle until the police arrived and instructed her to move to the side of the road. The contact sustained minor cuts and burns that did not require medical attention. The insurance company arrived, but referred the contact to the manufacturer who stated that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but referred the contact to the insurance company. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 143,000. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Infiniti FX35. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit for more than twelve months. Infiniti of charlotte (9103 e independence blvd, matthews, nc 28105, [phone]) confirmed that the vehicle was included in the Takata recall. The contact stated that he was placed on a list to be notified when the part was available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact called Infiniti of williamsville at [phone] (located at 8137 main st, williamsville, ny 14221) where it was confirmed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

The air bag warning light came on during May 2016 after I stopped for gas. The dealer replaced the passenger air bag inflator during 2014 (no charge under a manufacturer recall) but indicated I have to pay 715.00 to repair the air bag sensor. I have read about the Takata air bag problems and am very concerned about my family and my safety but this is not a movable part and I think this should be a mfg recall.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti FX35. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V349000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired and kept indicating each month that the parts would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was waiting for a response from the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall. I received a notice from infinity about recall 16v-349 in August or September of 2016. I called my local dealer and they said they were expecting the new airbags by the end of the month so I set an appointment, because they did not receive the air bags I have made new appointments each month since September through January of this year but they still don't have the parts. They called other dealers but they only had parts for 2007 and later, not 2005. It appears that my local dealer has made every effort, and it's the corporate office of infinity that doesn't send the dealer the parts to complete the recall. Can you help my dealer get the parts needed to complete the recall?

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