2003–2008 Infiniti FX35, 2003–2008 Infiniti FX45, 2001–2004 Infiniti I30 and 8 other models Recall: Vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag…
NHTSA campaign 20V008000 · Air Bags · filed Jan 9, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Infiniti | FX35 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Infiniti | FX45 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Infiniti | I30 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Infiniti | I35 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Infiniti | M35 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Infiniti | M45 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Infiniti | QX4 | 2002, 2003 |
| Nissan | Maxima | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Nissan | Pathfinder | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Nissan | Sentra | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Nissan | Versa | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Related recalls
More Infiniti FX35 recalls
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- 2003–2008 Infiniti FX35 and 6 other models — Air Bags
- 2003–2005 Infiniti FX35 and 7 other models — Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag…
- 2003–2005 Infiniti FX35 and 4 other models — Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V008000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.