AI DamageInfiniti FX35: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Infiniti FX35 across 12 model years: 448 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 25% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 13% of all complaints
- 4 Latches, locks, linkages 12% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 5% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 5% of all complaints
- 7 Exterior lighting 4% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 4% of all complaints
- Air bags: 110 complaints (25% of all), 10 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 62 complaints (14% of all).
- Structure: 59 complaints (13% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 55 complaints (12% of all).
- Engine: 22 complaints (5% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2003–2012
- automatic, 5-speed 2003–2008
- automatic, 7-speed 2009–2012
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 448 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 110 | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Ever since I bought my infiniti the air bag light flashed rapidly on the dash. I received notice a couple years ago about the air bags being recalled.I took my vehicle to Roseville Infiniti and supposedly the airbags were replaced I expected it to take a couple hours it was in and out in under 2 hours.
The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, she attempted to depress the brake pedal but her brakes failed as the check engine light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact crashed into another vehicle in front of her. The air bags did not deploy upon impact.
Ncorrect operation of the headlights and taillights, as well as the passenger airbag
Hello. My car falls under the revocable company infiniti on three points, but the official dealer does not want to help me. Refusing to replace. Nhtsa recall number 15v-287 nhtsa recall number 06v-328 nhtsa recall number 05v-555
The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The contact sustained back, chest, and facial injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
Other models of this make
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.