Vehicle recall 21V139000 · March 4, 2021
Infiniti FX35 and FX45
The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2003 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 FX35 and FX45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.
- Consequence
- A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C2.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V139000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 2021
- Filed by
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R20C2
- Owner notification
- April 19, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 26,158
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Passenger side frontal › Cushion; Air bags › Frontal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Infiniti FX35 (2003, 2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2003
- Infiniti FX45 (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
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