Infiniti Q45, representative photo
Representative model. Photo: IFCAR, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2005 Infiniti Q45 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
4
Latest campaign
Feb 28, 2012

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Feb 28, 2012
12V079000
Exterior lighting1Oct 13, 2006
06V395000
Child seat1Aug 29, 2005
05V374000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
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.

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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
Oct 13, 200606V395000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE CRASHES, INJURIES AND DEATHS BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND BY ENHANCING THE CONSPICUITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE…

DetailsHide details for campaign 06V395000
What's wrong
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE STOP LAMP AND REFLEX REFLECTOR REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk
THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE CRASHES, INJURIES AND DEATHS BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND BY ENHANCING THE CONSPICUITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC ROADS SO THAT THEIR PRESENCE IS PERCEIVED AND THEIR SIGNALS UNDERSTOOD, BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND IN DARKNESS OR OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign
NHTSA 06V395000 · Oct 13, 2006
Aug 29, 200505V374000

Child seat: latch strap

IF A CHILD SEAT IS NOT SECURED, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 05V374000
What's wrong
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER REAR SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE LOWER ANCHORAGE BRACKETS IN THE REAR SEATS DO NOT MEET THE LOCATION REQUIREMENT IN THIS STANDARD. THIS MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN ATTACHING SOME CHILD SEATS TO THESE BRACKETS.
Risk
IF A CHILD SEAT IS NOT SECURED, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER ANCHORAGE BRACKETS WITH MODIFIED ONES TO ENSURE THAT THE STANDARD IS MET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign
NHTSA 05V374000 · Aug 29, 2005
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 component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
4Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Vehicle speed control125000
Air bags125101
Seats125101
Tires125000
Electrical system125000

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

  • Vehicle speed control

    “When cruise control is set, and the need to pass or speed up is required, if you press the gas pedal to the floor the car takes off and *then stops responding and drops back to set cruise control speed while you are…”

    Filed 01/26/2019 · ODI 11172224
  • Air bags

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti q45. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into her passenger side.”

    Filed 06/20/2012 · ODI 10462372
  • Tires

    “I purchased 4 new tires for my vehicle on 7/24/2010 the tires in question are michelin p245/45r18 primacy mxv4 96v.”

    Filed 01/14/2011 · ODI 10376662

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2005 Infiniti Q45 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Infiniti Q45 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 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 2005 Infiniti Q45?

Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 4 filed with NHTSA (25%). 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 2005 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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