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Campaign 15V226 Posted April 17, 2015 12,606 units

2003-2006 INFINITI FX/I/M Recall 15V226: Air Bags

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 1, 2026

Recall 15V226 covers 12,606 2003-2006 INFINITI FX35, FX45, I35, M35, and M45 vehicles for passenger air bag inflator rupture. Free repair at franchised INFINITI dealers.

INFINITI is recalling 12,606 2003-2006 FX35, FX45, I35, M35, and M45 vehicles in high-humidity areas because the passenger frontal air bag inflator can rupture during deployment. In a crash, metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death; INFINITI dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The passenger frontal air bag in the 2003-2006 INFINITI FX35, FX45, I35, M35, and M45 uses an inflator to fill the air bag during a crash. The inflator is the metal gas generator inside the air bag module. When the crash sensors command deployment, the inflator produces gas fast enough to cushion the passenger.

In vehicles included in recall 15V226, certain Takata PSPI passenger air bag inflators were exposed to high absolute humidity in listed regions. Long-term humidity exposure has been observed as a factor affecting these inflators, while the full root cause remains under investigation. During deployment, excessive internal pressure can cause the inflator to rupture instead of filling the bag as designed.

There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is hidden inside the passenger air bag inflator, so an owner will not feel, hear, or see a symptom during normal driving.

Who's affected?

Spans five INFINITI model lines across the 2003-2006 model years, all tied to the air bag system.

2003 INFINITI FX35 air bag system
2003 INFINITI FX45 air bag system
2004 INFINITI FX35 air bag system
2004 INFINITI FX45 air bag system
2003 INFINITI I35 air bag system
Units affected12,606
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

In a crash that deploys the passenger frontal air bag, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, which creates a risk of serious injury or death. There is no warning sign listed before deployment, so confirm the VIN and schedule the repair. Repair is free at any franchised INFINITI dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2006 INFINITI FX35, FX45, I35, M35, or M45 is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised INFINITI dealer to schedule the free passenger air bag inflator replacement that addresses the rupture risk during air bag deployment.
  3. Bring the owner notice if you have it, and reference recall number 15V226 when you call.
  4. Ask the dealer whether to leave the front passenger seat empty until the repair is complete.
  5. Call INFINITI customer service at 1-800-647-7261 with recall questions.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, an INFINITI technician replaces the passenger air bag inflator. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall, which began on June 16, 2015. This campaign supersedes recall 14V-701. If you paid for an inflator related repair before the owner notice, the owner notification includes reimbursement instructions for that cost. Contact customer service at 1-800-647-7261 and keep repair paperwork available for the claim.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

April 17, 2015 NHTSA published the recall
June 16, 2015 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V226?

Recall 15V226 covers 12,606 2003-2006 INFINITI FX35, FX45, I35, M35, and M45 vehicles tied to high-humidity locations. The passenger frontal air bag inflator can rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments toward occupants. INFINITI dealers replace the passenger air bag inflator for free.

What should I do if my 2003-2006 INFINITI FX35, FX45, I35, M35, or M45 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V226. If it is, contact a franchised INFINITI dealer to schedule the passenger air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall number 15V226 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 15V226 says dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator free of charge at a franchised INFINITI dealer.

What is the safety risk in recall 15V226?

The safety risk is serious injury or death from metal fragments during an air bag deployment. In a crash that deploys the passenger frontal air bag, the inflator can rupture from excessive internal pressure and send fragments into the cabin.

What if I bought this INFINITI used?

The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Because this recall depends on model, year, and high-humidity sale or registration history, check your VIN before assuming your vehicle is included or excluded.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V226000
INFINITI customer service1-800-647-7261
NHTSA recall #15V226
NHTSA recall # (full)15V226000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →