2009 Infiniti Fx35/50 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Steering
What's wrong, in plain English: If steering fails you can lose control of the car. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured June 29, 2007, to April 25, 2008, 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2007, to April 16, 2008, and 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles manufactured March 14, 2007, to April 25, 2008. The steering column outer tube m…
What could happen: Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Infiniti owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan own…
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2009 FX35/50.
- Book a repair at any authorized Infiniti dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 15V054000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-662-6200.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured June 29, 2007, to April 25, 2008, 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2007, to April 16, 2008, and 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles manufactured March 14, 2007, to April 25, 2008. The steering column outer tube may not be round, resulting in extra stress being applied to the upper steering bearing. This stress may cause the bearing retainer to fracture, creating extra play in the steering wheel or a possible loss of steering.
Consequence: Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Infiniti owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan owners may contact the GT-R hotline at 1-866-668-1487.
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.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Unknown Or Other (4), Body / structure (4), Wheels / tires (3), Airbags (2), Visibility (wipers / glass) (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
03/10/2023 · Airbags
The contact owns a 2009 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,843.
09/20/2021 · Airbags
The air bag light started blinking. I took to Nissan thr6 ran diagnostic on it $152 and said the passenger sensor was bad. It would cost $8000 to replace it because the whole seat would need replaced.
07/09/2021 · Unknown Or Other
THE CAR STALLS. THE POWER STEERING NO LONGER WORKS WHEN THE CAR STALLS. I HAVE BEEN IN TRAFFIC, MULTIPLE TIMES, WHEN THE CAR STALLED. IT CREATES AN UNSAFE SITUATION BECAUSE THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME HAS TO APPLY THE BRAKES OR SWERVE AROUND ME. LONG AGO TOOK THE CAR TO INFINITI AND THEY DID A $300+ 3 POINT FUEL INJECTION CLEAN, ETC. THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE…
07/05/2021 · Suspension
This Item is called the rear cross member that attach's the rear shocks, drive axle and brakes. The sway bar on the driver side has already dislodged from the vehicle therefore when you apply the brakes, the rear axle seems to be shifting because the sway bar is used to supply a stationary support to the rear drive shaft. I discovered this when braking I n…
06/05/2020 · Body / structure
IN NOVEMBER OF 2019, WHILE DRIVING MY SON TO SCHOOL. THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS WOULDN'T ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN. HE HAD TO CLIMB OVER MY SEAT IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR HAS NOT OPENED SINCE. I'VE CALLED SEVERAL INFINITI DEALERS SINCE LAST NOV AND THEY ALL HAVE REFERRED ME TO A BODY SHOP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. ALL 3 BODY SHOPS I'VE CONTACTED HAD NO ID…
10/15/2019 · Wheels / tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INFINTI FX50 EQUIPPED WITH FOUR PIRELLI SCORPION ALL SEASON TIRES, SIZE: 285/35/22. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT ALL FOUR TIRE SIDEWALLS WERE CRACKED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE FAIL…
09/10/2019 · Unknown Or Other
CRACKING DASHBOARD IN MULTIPLE AREAS: AROUND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, AROUND EACH AIR VENT, WHERE KNEE TOUCHES DASH (NEAR STEERING WHEEL). AND NOW I'M FEELING THE DRIVER'S SIDE ARM REST BEGIN TO CRUMBLE. I BELIEVE THERE IS AN INFERIOR PRODUCT BEHIND THE FANCY DASH MATERIAL AND IT IS NOW CRUMBLING. VEHICLE IS PARKED AT HOME IN GARAGE OR IN SHADE.
07/31/2019 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
HI. MY CAR HAS A STICKY SMELLY DASHBOARD. I CONTACTED INFINITI BUT I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. IT SMELLS LIKE BURNT RUBBER AND IT HARD TO SEE THREW THE WINDSHIELD. HOW CAN I GET THIS FIXED?