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2011 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 Jul 6, 2023
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 2011 INFINITI FX35, most frequently naming the fuel system, engine and electrical categories. 78 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

  • Fuel system433.3%
  • Engine216.7%
  • Electrical216.7%
  • Suspension18.3%
  • Other / unspecified18.3%
  • Powertrain (other)18.3%
  • Steering18.3%

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

Electrical
Filed Jul 6, 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti FX. The contact noticed that the steering assembly was cracking without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,938.

NHTSA ID
11530659
Incident
Jul 6, 2021
Mileage
101,938 mi
EngineFuel systemPowertrain (other)
Filed Mar 23, 2023

Engine, Electrical power has gone out at 6 months. After purchase. Break down on interstate. Vehicle dealership: ONEAUTOSALESORLANDO

NHTSA ID
11513415
Incident
Nov 30, 2022
Electrical
Filed Oct 4, 2022

The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle was stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the mechanic associated the failure with faulty wiring. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact towed the vehicle to the same independent mechanic, where they replaced the battery and continued to associate the failure with the wiring or the fuel system. The independent mechanic had not repaired any components however, after a week and a half the vehicle began to drive properly. The contact continued to experience the failure. The contact towed the vehicle to another independent mechanic and the vehicle was diagnosed with the fuel gauge not reading properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that he refueled the vehicle and was able to continue driving the vehicle. The contact stated that two months later he experienced the failure again. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle back to a third independent mechanic who also diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel gauge was not reading properly. The vehicle was not repaired and continued to experience the failure. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired at a local dealer. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

NHTSA ID
11487799
Incident
Jan 1, 2021
Mileage
147,000 mi
Filed Apr 12, 2022

Component: Dashboard Risk: pieces crack and fall off and are propelled by the air conditioning into the face of the driver. The shine from the deteriorating dashboard is visually blinding during sunny days.

NHTSA ID
11460575
Incident
Jan 5, 2022
Other / unspecified
Filed Sep 28, 2021

All lugs on the right rear wheel have snapped off. At first it was one which was repaired. Then three at once broke off and caused damage. After it was repaired again the fifth and final one broke off.

NHTSA ID
11434732
Incident
May 17, 2021
Filed Aug 13, 2021

The dashboard on this vehicle seem to be failing in such a way that it has become extremely shiny & sticky and causes major visibility issues. Nothing that we have used to clean the dash works to remove the shininess. This has gotten so bad that the glare caused makes it very difficult to see out of the windshield.

NHTSA ID
11429018
Incident
Aug 2, 2021
Fuel system
Filed Feb 6, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI FX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESTART WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (INFINITI OF ARDMORE 306 W LANCASTER AVE, ARDMORE, PA 19003) FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A REPLACE FUEL SENDER AND AC AMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS REFERENCING THE FAILURE TO (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V074 COMPONENTS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER) THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000 *LN *DL

NHTSA ID
11307444
Incident
Dec 27, 2019
Mileage
72,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jan 31, 2020

2011 INFINITI FX 35 - DEALER RECOMMENDS THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL SENDER & A/C AMP FOR $1,765.09. MY RESEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS ISSUE/PART HAS BEEN A CONCERN SINCE 2003 (NISSAN/INFINITI) - I HAVE A 2011. BASICALLY THE GAS GAUGE NO LONGER WORKS THEREFORE THE DRIVER DOESN'T KNOW WHEN GAS IS NEEDED. THIS MORNING 1/31/2020 I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK AND GOT 6 DOORS AWAY FROM MY HOME AND MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET - OUT OF GAS AND I HAD TO CALL AAA TO BRING ME GAS SO I COULD GET TO THE GAS STATION. I AM GRATEFUL THAT MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF MY BLOCK AS OPPOSE TO STOPPING ON THE MOST DANGEROUS STRETCH OF HIGHWAY IN PHILADELPHIA "THE ROOSEVELT EXPRESSWAY/BLVD" - MAKING THIS MALFUNCTION A SAFETY CONCERN FOR THE OWNER AND FELLOW DRIVERS ON THE HIGHWAY. NISSAN/INFINITI HAS THIS PROBLEM SINCE 2003 AND I HAVE A 2011 WITH ONLY 75000 MILES ON IT. I WAS A LOYAL CUSTOMER TO MY INFINITI DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY WERE WILL TO DO TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. IS THIS PROBLEM NOT BEING CORRECT FOR SO MANY YEARS BECAUSE IT IS MAKING NISSAN/INFINITI EXTRA MONEY ON REPAIRS?! ONE THING FOR SURE IT IS PUTTING CONSUMER/DRIVERS AT RISK OF INJURY AND DEATH.

NHTSA ID
11306238
Incident
Jan 31, 2020
Mileage
75,000 mi

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

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.

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.

ITB13-052E

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
2011Viewing110034.5
2010110027.2
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.