What gets recalled
2005 Infiniti Q45 recalls (3)
Air bags › Side/window
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Infiniti q45 vehicles. A wiring connector for the seat mounted airbag May experience increased electrical resistance, resulting in the non-deployment of the side air bags.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring connector, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 19, 2012. Owners May contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the stop lamp and reflex reflector requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about April 16, 2007. Owners May contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Child seat › Latch strap
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power rear seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the lower anchorage brackets in the rear seats do not meet the location requirement in this standard.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower anchorage brackets with modified ones to ensure that the standard is met. The recall began on October 17, 2005. Owners May contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
2004 Infiniti Q45 recalls (2)
Air bags › Side/window
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Infiniti q45 vehicles. A wiring connector for the seat mounted airbag May experience increased electrical resistance, resulting in the non-deployment of the side air bags.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring connector, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 19, 2012. Owners May contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch May malfunction.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch. The recall began on October 25, 2004. Owners should contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
2003 Infiniti Q45 recalls (1)
Air bags › Side/window
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Infiniti q45 vehicles. A wiring connector for the seat mounted airbag May experience increased electrical resistance, resulting in the non-deployment of the side air bags.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring connector, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 19, 2012. Owners May contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2002 Infiniti Q45 recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor May have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s).
2001 Infiniti Q45 recalls (1)
Wheels
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, the wheels May have a casting defect from which cracks could propagate as the vehicle is being driven.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these wheels. Owner notification began April 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…
2000 Infiniti Q45 recalls (1)
Wheels
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, the wheels May have a casting defect from which cracks could propagate as the vehicle is being driven.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these wheels. Owner notification began April 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…
1998 Infiniti Q45 recalls (3)
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
On certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator May have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator. Owner notification began July 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of the diodes used in the alternator May have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator.
Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle desription: passenger vehicles. The ignition key can be removed when the engine is turned off without placing the transmission shift lever in the "park" position. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shift lock control unit.
1997 Infiniti Q45 recalls (3)
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
On certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator May have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator. Owner notification began July 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of the diodes used in the alternator May have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator.
Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle desription: passenger vehicles. The ignition key can be removed when the engine is turned off without placing the transmission shift lever in the "park" position. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shift lock control unit.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Infiniti Q45 have?
NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the Infiniti Q45 across 8 model years.
How do I know if my Infiniti Q45 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.