Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

17 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor
8

Most reports here involve unintended acceleration.

unintended acceleration 3transmission slipping 2sudden stalling 2
A recent report: I am the owner of a 2010 FX35 that started having problems in 2023 with just cutting off in the middle of driving. I took the vehicle to the dealership last year in which they told me the car…
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I am the owner of a 2010 FX35 that started having problems in 2023 with just cutting off in the middle of driving. I took the vehicle to the dealership last year in which they told me the car required an update and the reprogrammed ECM and bumped up RPMS. I started having the issue again and was almost in an accident as the car cut off in traffic as was driving and lost the ability to steer the car. I took the car back to the dealership complaining of the same issue. I was told that Infiniti was aware of the problem and had issued a TSB but not a recall to repair this problem. This is a safety hazard that should be investigated and a recall should be issued to repair ASAP.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11591309 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor
1

Most reports here involve electrical shorts.

electrical shorts 1
A recent report: BOTH SUN VISORS HAVE MIRRORS WITH LIGHT WHEN COVER IS OPENED. THE DRIVER SIDE LAMP FOR THE SUN VISOR STOPPED WORKING. IT CREATED A SHORT INSIDE THE SUN VISOR POSSIBLE FROM THE OPTION OF BEING ABLE TO…
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BOTH SUN VISORS HAVE MIRRORS WITH LIGHT WHEN COVER IS OPENED. THE DRIVER SIDE LAMP FOR THE SUN VISOR STOPPED WORKING. IT CREATED A SHORT INSIDE THE SUN VISOR POSSIBLE FROM THE OPTION OF BEING ABLE TO EXTEND THE SUN VISOR ARM BACK AND FORTH TO BLOCK SUN FROM THE SIDE. THE WIRES INSIDE MAY HAVE WORE OUT OR SOMEHOW GOT CONNECTED. THIS CREATED A SHORT IN THE SYSTEM AND FUSE UNDER ROOM LAMP WHICH CONTROLS INTERIOR LAMPS, DRIVER SEAT AND SOME OTHER LIGHTING BLOW OUT. COMPLETE DRIVER SIDE SUNVISOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO STOP SHORT IN THE SYSTEM. *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10664827 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor
1

Most reports here involve loss of braking.

loss of braking 1
A recent report: I PROCEEDED TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE AND MY BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE CAR. I WENT APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET BEFORE THE CAR STOPPED AFTER I PRESSED THE BRAKES. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 3-5 MILES PER…
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I PROCEEDED TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE AND MY BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE CAR. I WENT APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET BEFORE THE CAR STOPPED AFTER I PRESSED THE BRAKES. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 3-5 MILES PER HOUR, SINCE I WAS ABOUT TO PULL IN A PARKING SPACE. I NEARLY CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10439913 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
1

Most reports here involve corrosion.

corrosion 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2010 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, an abnormal banging sound was coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact was unaware of what caused the…
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The contact owns a 2010 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, an abnormal banging sound was coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact was unaware of what caused the banging noise. The contact slammed on her brakes and the vehicle independently veered to the left. The contact notified the independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and discovered that the left torque arm had corroded and detached from the subframe. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where she was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11436079 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
3

Most reports here involve airbags deploying unexpectedly. Of these, 2 mention an injury.

airbags deploying unexpectedly 2
A recent report: reporting an unintended driver’s frontal airbag deployment that occurred without a collision and resulted in occupant injuries. My son was leaving EōS Fitness in [XXX]. He entered my 2010 Infiniti…
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reporting an unintended driver’s frontal airbag deployment that occurred without a collision and resulted in occupant injuries. My son was leaving EōS Fitness in [XXX]. He entered my 2010 Infiniti FX35 and sat in the driver’s seat. The vehicle was parked and stationary. There was no collision, impact, curb strike, sudden stop, or other crash event immediately preceding the deployment. My son turned the vehicle on. Upon starting the vehicle, the driver’s frontal airbag suddenly deployed from the steering wheel into his face and arm/wrist. The vehicle had not begun driving when the deployment occurred. My son sustained injuries to his face and arm/wrist. He describes the injuries to his arm/wrist as burns from the airbag deployment. Photographs taken following the incident show visible injury and discoloration of his wrist and lower forearm. I have preserved photographs of his injuries and detailed photographs showing the deployed driver’s airbag and opened steering-wheel airbag cover. UNKNOWN AIRBAG HISTORY I purchased this vehicle used on XXX The vehicle passed through Sierra Auction Phoenix shortly before I purchased it. Auction inormation records approximately 111,521 miles. My purchase agreement approximately two months later records 111,629 miles.r INFINITI in [XXX]. The consultant checked Infiniti’s database using the vehicle information and advised me that he did not find an applicable airbag Recall REQUEST FOR NHTSA INVESTIGATION I am requesting that NHTSA document and investigate this incident because: The driver’s frontal airbag deployed while the vehicle was parked and stationary. There was no collision or impact immediately preceding deployment. Deployment occurred when the vehicle was being started. The deployment resulted in occupant injuries to the face and arm/wrist. The history of the driver’s airbag/inflator is currently unknown. No physical examination has yet determined whether the driver’s airbag and INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11759579 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor
1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: SIDE MIRRORS ARE HINDERING SIGHT - VERY LARGE BLIND SPOT ON EACH SIDE. I HAVE ALMOST HIT PEOPLE IN INTERSECTIONS. THE MIRRORS ARE TOO LARGE AND IT A VERY DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW. *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10422732 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
2

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 2
A recent report: IN THE SEARCH OF A NEW DASHBOARD FOR MY 2010 INFINITI FX35 DUE TO A SPIDER WEB CRACKING MANUFACTURING ISSUE, I CAME ACROSS ANOTHER 2010 FX35 WITH THE EXACT SAME CRACK IN IDENTICAL SPOTS. I THOUGHT…
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IN THE SEARCH OF A NEW DASHBOARD FOR MY 2010 INFINITI FX35 DUE TO A SPIDER WEB CRACKING MANUFACTURING ISSUE, I CAME ACROSS ANOTHER 2010 FX35 WITH THE EXACT SAME CRACK IN IDENTICAL SPOTS. I THOUGHT THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BE A COINCIDENCE. THE MAIN ISSUES ARE DASHBOARD CRACKING. DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER DEFECT, THIS LOWERS THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE TREMENDOUSLY. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED COMPARISON PICS BELOW.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11398296 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 17 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2010 and 2026, roughly 1 a year, which is fewer than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.