Infiniti Q45, representative photo
Representative 2004 model. Photo: Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2003 Infiniti Q45 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
14
Latest campaign
Feb 28, 2012

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Feb 28, 2012

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 28, 2012Latest campaign
Feb 28, 201212V079000

Air bags: side/window

NON-DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V079000
What's wrong
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 INFINITI Q45 VEHICLES. A WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SEAT MOUNTED AIRBAG MAY EXPERIENCE INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE, RESULTING IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS.
Risk
NON-DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE WIRING CONNECTOR, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign
NHTSA 12V079000 · Feb 28, 2012
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Infiniti recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component14

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
14Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine643000
Electrical system321000
Steering321000
Electronic stability control (ESC)214000
Service brakes214101
Power train17000
Vehicle speed control17000
Seat belts17000
Engine and engine cooling17000
Electric17101
Fuel system17000
Gasoline17000
Exterior lighting17000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “The circuit board for crank position sensor and cam position sensor have improper solder joints.”

    Filed 05/05/2021 · ODI 11415335
  • Engine

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti q45. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts.”

    Filed 11/29/2017 · ODI 11051157
  • Seat belts

    “Tamara recalled my seatbelt light has been on for the last year. I were told by the infinity dealer that my car was not recall for the seatbelt.”

    Filed 03/29/2017 · ODI 10969410

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2003 Infiniti Q45 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2003 Infiniti Q45 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Infiniti Q45. The most recent, 12V079000 (reported February 28, 2012), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Infiniti Q45?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Infiniti Q45?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Infiniti recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Infiniti dealer.

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