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2010 INFINITI FX35

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 29, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 11 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2010 INFINITI FX35, most frequently naming the electrical, body & structure and brakes categories. 76 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical430.8%
  • Body & structure17.7%
  • Brakes17.7%
  • Driver assistance17.7%
  • Engine17.7%
  • Exterior lighting17.7%
  • Powertrain (other)17.7%
  • Suspension17.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Filed May 29, 2024

I am the owner of a 2010 FX35 that started having problems in 2023 with just cutting off in the middle of driving. I took the vehicle to the dealership last year in which they told me the car required an update and the reprogrammed ECM and bumped up RPMS. I started having the issue again and was almost in an accident as the car cut off in traffic as was driving and lost the ability to steer the car. I took the car back to the dealership complaining of the same issue. I was told that Infiniti was aware of the problem and had issued a TSB but not a recall to repair this problem. This is a safety hazard that should be investigated and a recall should be issued to repair ASAP.

NHTSA ID
11591309
Incident
May 24, 2024
Electrical
Filed Nov 2, 2021

My vehicle gas fuel door opens electronically/automatically. Once motor is turned off, then you can push the door open and proceed to unscrew the gas cap and fuel the car. I recently found out that this simple process malfunctioned and I had to pay Infiniti to unlock the door, so I can fuel my car! To my "Disappointment" I was advised by Infiniti, that a little, tiny part {actuators that power mechanical devices (windows, sunroofs, seats, etc.)} is what's needed to resolve this issue, only it will cost me, out of pocket approximately $800, because the extended warranty, which I had at the time {car shield} does not cover it; even though, that may present a safety hazard for me should someone decides to put sugar, water or other substance into my gas tank, because I am now exposed and unprotected! Having a premium car with all the wonderful features, never bought me to focus upon a fuel door release, but now, I realized that Infiniti did not install and inside option to open the gas fuel door, in case of an emergency like this! In contacting Infiniti, I asked why didn't they install the same inside release for the fuel door, as with most cars and their feedback was "my car was built without an installed backup {inside fuel door release capability} and that's just the way it was built!" No further explanation, accommodations, customer satisfaction, discounts; just no more conversation from Infiniti! To date, I feel very unprotected, hoping that no one will mess with my car and push the fuel door open for malicious reasons. I've already spent over $100 with Infiniti to get the fuel release door opened, but paying another $800 is too steep, when Infiniti should have provided this extra safety for my vehicle. Why was this model chosen to be left without additional protection and backup to protect our fuel door access? I hope you will create a "RECALL" on this fuel door power actuators for at least this 2010 FX35 model, because it does in fact present a safety hazard.

NHTSA ID
11439080
Incident
Oct 15, 2020
Suspension
Filed Oct 8, 2021

The contact owns a 2010 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, an abnormal banging sound was coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact was unaware of what caused the banging noise. The contact slammed on her brakes and the vehicle independently veered to the left. The contact notified the independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and discovered that the left torque arm had corroded and detached from the subframe. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where she was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.

NHTSA ID
11436079
Incident
Oct 6, 2021
Mileage
98,000 mi
Filed Feb 28, 2021

IN THE SEARCH OF A NEW DASHBOARD FOR MY 2010 INFINITI FX35 DUE TO A SPIDER WEB CRACKING MANUFACTURING ISSUE, I CAME ACROSS ANOTHER 2010 FX35 WITH THE EXACT SAME CRACK IN IDENTICAL SPOTS. I THOUGHT THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BE A COINCIDENCE. THE MAIN ISSUES ARE DASHBOARD CRACKING. DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER DEFECT, THIS LOWERS THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE TREMENDOUSLY. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED COMPARISON PICS BELOW.

NHTSA ID
11398296
Incident
Feb 1, 2019
Mileage
125,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Jan 5, 2021

THE DASHBOARD HAS BEEN CRACKING WITH INFINITI OFFER NO HELP. NOW I ATTEMPTED ANOTHER TIME TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THEM, AND THE CRACKING HAS HAPPENED IN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AREA, WHERE MY CONCERN IS SHOULD THIS AIRBAG DEPLOY, THERE WILL BE SHARP DASHBOARD PLASTIC FLYING AS A RESULT.

NHTSA ID
11386590
Incident
Dec 30, 2020
Mileage
91,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jun 25, 2018

THE DASHBOARD OF THE CAR HAS STARTED CRACKING AND IS CRACKING RAPIDLY.

NHTSA ID
11103746
Incident
Jan 1, 2018
Engine
Filed Apr 13, 2018

CAR ACCELERATES WHILE COASTING AS IN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND IT STALLS AS WELL CAR SHUT OFF ON ME 10 TIMES ALREADY. TOOK IT TO INFINITI DEALER I WAS TOLD IT HAS A P0024 SOFT CODE RELATED TO THE MAGNETIC RETARDERS PROBLEM IS THIS ISSUE HARDLY THROWS A CODE WITH THIS ISSUE MY CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS OFF BUT YET THE CAR MALFUNCTIONS. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS REPORTS IN CAR FORUMS LOOKS LIKE THIS IS A REALLY BIG ISSUE WITH THIS CAR THAT HAS GONE UNDER THE RADAR WITH THIS PARTICULAR CAR MAKE AND MODEL.

NHTSA ID
11084879
Incident
Apr 13, 2018
Mileage
84,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Sep 27, 2017

THE CAR LOCK AND IT WAS NOT ABLE TO GO IN GEAR BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC STARTER MALFUNCTION. THE CAR WAS STIONARY.

NHTSA ID
11030144
Incident
Sep 12, 2017

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

ITB09-063C

STRUCTURE:BODY

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).

ITB19-024D

AIR BAGS

DTC B00A0-00 STOREIF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)D

ITB10-029C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

ITB13-006D

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

ITB13-052E

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

ITB13-007I

VISIBILITY/WIPER

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

INFINITI FX35 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2013100
2012140045.8
2011110034.5
2010Viewing110027.2
2009201136.2
2008354156.0
2007374151.8
2006407151.7
2005949356.8
20041207352.0
20036110358.2
2002100
2001000

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.