2008 INFINITI FX35

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

UNKNOWN - I'M NOT SURE IF IM EVEN IN THE RIGHT PLACE TO EVEN COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS , BUT I HAVE A 2008 INFINITY FX35 AND 3 OUT OF THE 4 OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE JUST LITERALLY FELL OFF IN MY HAND AND THEY ALL FELL OFF LIKE WITH IN 3 WEEKS OF EACH OTHER .SO NOW I HAVE 1 REMAINING OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE THAT WORKS. AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX THEM . AND I'M JUST WORRIED THAT IF I GET INTO A CAR ACCIDENT THAT THE RESCUE PERSONNEL WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN ANY OF MY DOORS TO HELP WHOEVER IS IN MY CAR. WELL SOON I WILL HAVE TO GET IN AND OUT OF MY CAR THRU THE TRUNK . ANYWAYS HERE IS MY PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS SO IF THIS IS NOT WHO IM SUPPOSED TO BE TELLING MY CAR SITUATION TO CAN YOU PLEASE MAYBE POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION? PHONE NUMBER: [XXX] AND MY EMAIL: [XXX] THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11751985

Incident

Jun 1, 2026

When there is a passenger seating the “Off Airbag Light is ON” when it should be turned off even after was sent to get fix at dealership

NHTSA ID

11638178

Incident

Jan 24, 2025

The car's fuel tank leaks. Further description is included in my attachments, pages 1-4.

NHTSA ID

11551589

Incident

Sep 29, 2023

2008 INFINITI FX35. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AIR BAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE AIR BAG DEFECT LIGHTS FLASHING ON VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL AND MULTI POINT INSPECTION DONE. DEALER STATED THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED BUT THE LIGHT CONTINUED TO FLASH AS WELL AS NO MULTI POINT INSPECTION PAPERWORK WAS PRODUCED.

NHTSA ID

11516888

Incident

Apr 6, 2023

I live 200-400 miles from any Infiniti dealer. Infiniti will not authorize the repair at my local Nissan dealership. The only option was to tow my car 200 miles to a dealer there and then tow it back. Obviously, if there were any issues following the repair...I would have to drive the 400 miles to have it resolved. This is not acceptable to me. Recently, my son needed to borrow my car and he lives close to the Murray Utah dealer so I called them to arrange the repair. They made an appt. for this weekend, denied a replacement vehicle and then said that the visit would only be to inspect and see if my airbag needed to be replaced. If it did, they would need to order the part and have the vehicle brought in when they had the part. They did not have the part in stock and could not tell me a time frame that the part would arrive. I then called the infiniti airbag replacement department from the letters I receive weekly. The representative said she had never heard of this and called the dealer directly. THey continued with this nonsense stating they had to see if I actually needed the repair. Mind you non of the communication in the last 5 years mentions anything that I might possibly have this defective airbag. The representative connected me to Infiniti corporation who stood on this same policy. I had regional manager call back and she repeated that I would have to inspect and then order...mind you that would require me to commuting 8 hours if the part doesn't come within a few weeks when I will have the car back. I asked if they could send me the replacement part and I will pay for the repair (No) Authorize my local Nissan or other dealer to inspect if I have the faulty airbag before towing my car 2 hours to a repair shop (NO) Do they care that my airbag could be triggered at any time and possibly kill someone (No).

NHTSA ID

11449089

Incident

Jan 26, 2022

MY CAR DASHBOARD HAD RECALL ONLY FOR SHORT TIME AND NOW THE DEFECT IS SHOWING UP BADLY. PULSE CAN YOU CHECK AND MAKE ONE TIME EXCEPTION.

NHTSA ID

11413867

Incident

Jan 1, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI FX35. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A MONTH PRIOR, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEWELL INFINITI OF DALLAS (7110 LEMMON AVE, DALLAS, TX 75209) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE AIR BAG NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 121,804.

NHTSA ID

11413597

Incident

Apr 23, 2021

Mileage

121,804 mi

THE INFINITI'S FIRST GENERATION FX35 ARE KNOW TO HAVE MELTING DASH BECAUSE INFINITI USED INFERIOR MATERIALS. ITS MELTING AND POSES A SAFETY HAZARD WHILE DRIVING. INFINITI, NISSAN HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT DO A PROPER RECALL SUCH AS TOYOTA FOR THEIR SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR MELTING DASHES.

NHTSA ID

11340663

Incident

Jan 1, 2016

Mileage

75,000 mi

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Infiniti by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).

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