Does the 2005 Infiniti Q45 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Infiniti Q45, the most recent reported on February 28, 2012 (Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Infiniti Q45?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (1 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).

How many 2005 Infiniti Q45 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Infiniti Q45 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Infiniti Q45.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Infiniti Q45 recalls

Air bags: side/window

NHTSA campaign 12V079000 · reported February 28, 2012 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 1,349 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Non-deployment of side air bags could increase the risk of personal injury.
The fix: 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.

Exterior lighting: brake lights

NHTSA campaign 06V395000 · reported October 13, 2006 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 1,863 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Child seat: latch strap

NHTSA campaign 05V374000 · reported August 29, 2005 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 167 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If a child seat is not secured, there is an increased risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags1
Electrical system1
Seats1
Tires1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 26, 2019 · Vehicle speed control · 87,000 miles
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 STILL FLOORING IT. IT BUCKS BACK AND FORTH. I SPOKE TO SEVERAL OWNERS ON A INFINITI OWNERS SITE AND…

Jun 20, 2012 · Air bags · 117,000 miles · crash reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 INFINITI Q45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HER PASSENGER SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT TWISTED TOWARD THE DRIVER'S DOOR DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE…

Jan 14, 2011 · Tires · 81,600 miles
I PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES FOR MY VEHICLE ON 7/24/2010 THE TIRES IN QUESTION ARE MICHELIN P245/45R18 PRIMACY MXV4 96V. AFTER ONLY 3500 MILES THE REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEW ON THE HIGHWAY, FORTUNATELY FOR ME THERE WAS HEAVY TRAFFIC AND I WAS NOT DOING OVER 30MPH. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH THE SPARE TIRE AND THEN IT WAS…

Oct 17, 2007 · Electrical system · 17,000 miles
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2005 INFINITI Q45. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. SHE CALLED AAA TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, BUT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND AT THAT TIME. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS…

Q45 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2002	1	20	1
2003	1	12	1
2004	2	7	0
2005	3	4	1
2006	1	0	0

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Questions

Does the 2005 Infiniti Q45 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Infiniti Q45, the most recent reported on February 28, 2012 (Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Infiniti Q45?: Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (1 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2005 Infiniti Q45 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 26, 2019.