The problem
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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 20V-008 (20V008000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| Report date | January 9, 2020 |
| Owners notified | February 12, 2020 |
| Vehicles affected | 307,962 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 2003 Infiniti FX35
- 2004 Infiniti FX35
- 2005 Infiniti FX35
- 2006 Infiniti FX35
- 2007 Infiniti FX35
- 2008 Infiniti FX35
- 2003 Infiniti FX45
- 2004 Infiniti FX45
- 2005 Infiniti FX45
- 2006 Infiniti FX45
- 2007 Infiniti FX45
- 2008 Infiniti FX45
- 2001 Infiniti I30
- 2002 Infiniti I30
- 2003 Infiniti I30
- 2004 Infiniti I30
- 2001 Infiniti I35
- 2002 Infiniti I35
- 2003 Infiniti I35
- 2004 Infiniti I35
- 2006 Infiniti M35
- 2007 Infiniti M35
- 2008 Infiniti M35
- 2009 Infiniti M35
- 2010 Infiniti M35
- 2006 Infiniti M45
- 2007 Infiniti M45
- 2008 Infiniti M45
- 2009 Infiniti M45
- 2010 Infiniti M45
- 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
- 2007 Nissan Versa
- 2008 Nissan Versa
- 2009 Nissan Versa
- 2010 Nissan Versa
- 2011 Nissan Versa
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2003 Infiniti FX35 airbag problems 13
- 2004 Infiniti FX35 airbag problems 15
- 2005 Infiniti FX35 airbag problems 25
- 2006 Infiniti FX35 airbag problems 19
- 2007 Infiniti FX35 airbag problems 9
- 2008 Infiniti FX35 airbag problems 19
- 2003 Infiniti FX45 airbag problems 5
- 2004 Infiniti FX45 airbag problems 5
- 2005 Infiniti FX45 airbag problems 4
- 2006 Infiniti FX45 airbag problems 3
- 2007 Infiniti FX45 airbag problems 1
- 2008 Infiniti FX45 airbag problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 20V-008 repair free?
Yes. Infiniti dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 307,962 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.