The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 15V-287 (15V287000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags |
| Report date | May 15, 2015 |
| Owners notified | June 15, 2015 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,090,569 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 2003 Infiniti FX35
- 2004 Infiniti FX35
- 2005 Infiniti FX35
- 2003 Infiniti FX45
- 2004 Infiniti FX45
- 2005 Infiniti FX45
- 2001 Infiniti I30
- 2002 Infiniti I35
- 2003 Infiniti I35
- 2002 Infiniti QX4
- 2003 Infiniti QX4
- 2001 Nissan Maxima
- 2002 Nissan Maxima
- 2003 Nissan Maxima
- 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2002 Nissan Sentra
- 2003 Nissan Sentra
- 2004 Nissan Sentra
- 2005 Nissan Sentra
- 2006 Nissan Sentra
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2003 Infiniti FX35 airbag problems 13
- 2004 Infiniti FX35 airbag problems 15
- 2005 Infiniti FX35 airbag problems 25
- 2003 Infiniti FX45 airbag problems 5
- 2004 Infiniti FX45 airbag problems 5
- 2005 Infiniti FX45 airbag problems 4
- 2001 Infiniti I30 airbag problems 8
- 2002 Infiniti I35 airbag problems 12
- 2003 Infiniti I35 airbag problems 8
- 2002 Infiniti QX4 airbag problems 5
- 2003 Infiniti QX4 airbag problems 1
- 2001 Nissan Maxima airbag problems 29
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 15V-287 repair free?
Yes. Infiniti dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,090,569 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.