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2003 Infiniti FX 45

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

10

10 current

Combined

15.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,836

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2020003 · manufacturer campaign PM684 / R1712 / R1714

10 January 2020

Transport Canada lists: FX 35 2003–2008 · FX 45 2003–2008 · I 30 2001–2004 · I 35 2001–2004 · and 6 more

What is wrong

This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger-front airbag inflator. The passenger-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

21,192 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016255 · manufacturer campaign R1618

25 May 2016

Transport Canada lists: FX 35 2003–2004 · FX 45 2003–2004 · I 35 2004

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2015210.

3,351 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2014272 · manufacturer campaign R1406 / R1407 / PM458

2 July 2014

Transport Canada lists: FX 35 2003 · FX 45 2003 · I 35 2002–2003 · QX 4 2002–2003 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger airbag inflator. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2013117. Vehicles corrected as part of the previous campaign will require re-inspection and/or repair.

20,412 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2013117 · manufacturer campaign R1302 / R1303 / PM358

11 April 2013

Transport Canada lists: FX 35 2003 · FX 45 2003 · I 35 2001–2003 · QX 4 2002–2003 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger airbag inflator.

55,824 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2006377 · manufacturer campaign R111/R0607

2 January 2007

Transport Canada lists: FX 35 2003–2006 · FX 45 2003–2006

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment. The stop, tail, and turn signal lamp function may be too dim when viewed at certain angles. Reduced visibility increases the risk of the vehicle being involved in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the rear combination lamps.

6,987 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance TC

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2006194 · manufacturer campaign R118

4 August 2006

Transport Canada lists: FX 35 2003–2006 · FX 45 2003–2006

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Headlamp vertical gradient.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install new compliant headlamp assemblies.

7,573 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance TC

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2005376 · manufacturer campaign R101

29 November 2005

Transport Canada lists: FX 35 2003–2006 · FX 45 2003–2006 · G 35 2003–2004 · 350 2003–2004

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack from exposure to ozone. This could cause fuel leakage from the hose while refuelling and the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate as a result of the onboard diagnostic system detecting a leak in the evaporative emission control system. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose.

16,387 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2003278 · manufacturer campaign R88

10 November 2003

Transport Canada lists: FX 35 2003 · FX 45 2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the tightening torque for the front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be adequate. This could result in the upper mounting bolt coming loose and falling out. If this occurs, it would allow the caliper to rotate on the lower mounting bolt and contact the inside of the road wheel. This would result in noticeable noise and vibration. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, the lower mounting bolt could also come loose and fall out, resulting in separation of the brake caliper from the mounting bracket. This could damage the brake hose to the caliper or damage the road wheel, causing an air leak from the tire.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will re torque the front brake caliper mounting bolts.

1,540 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2003133

20 May 2003

Transport Canada lists: FX 35 2003 · FX 45 2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the symbol embossed on the tether anchor cover is 2 millimetres smaller than required under CMVSS 210.1(4). These covers have been embossed with the label with a vertical dimension of 18 mm instead of the required 20 mm. Although the symbol is slightly smaller than is required, it is still large enough that it is easily recognized on the cover. The anchor locations are also clearly identified in the owner's manual. No corrective action required.

940 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2003119 · manufacturer campaign R83

1 May 2003

Transport Canada lists: FX 35 2003 · FX 45 2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the transmission was replaced before being shipped from the assembly plant. This involved removing and reinstalling the propeller shafts. When the propeller shafts were reinstalled, the tightening torque of some of the attaching bolts may not have been to specification. Therefore, there is a possibility that those bolts may become loose.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will replace all drive shaft bolts.

8 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 35% of 160 2003 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
359 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2003 Infiniti FX 45 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 10 recalls on record for the 2003 Infiniti FX 45. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2003 Infiniti FX 45 get?
NRCan rates the 2003 Infiniti FX 45 at 15.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 359 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2003 Infiniti FX 45 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,836 in fuel, producing roughly 7,207 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.