repaired · 2023 Q1
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.
2006 Infiniti FX45Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2006 Infiniti FX45, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-139 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 3, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Infiniti FX45 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2006 Infiniti FX45 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Show 3 more recalls
no report yet
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS AND INJURIES RESULTING FROM TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND…
no report yet
Exterior lighting
Risk. THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS AND INJURIES RESULTING FROM TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND…
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other FX45 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FX45 median. How we score
'01'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Infiniti FX45, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What FX45 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I'VE CALLED INFINITI AND ANOTHER NUMBER ON A LETTER I KEEP GETTING [PHONE] MANY, MANY TIMES AND TOLD THEM I HAVE NOT OWNED THIS CAR IN 15-YEARS AND FOR THEM TO TAKE MY NAME OFF THE LIST. NO LUCK AND THEY ARE WASTING TIME AND MONEY AND NOT FINDING THE REAL OWNER!!!
Own a 2006 FX45?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.