2012 Infiniti Fx35 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Air Bags (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
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Compared against other Infiniti Fx35 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (80)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Air Bags 2024-09-19 · ITB19-024D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b00a0-00 storeif you confirm dtc b00a0-00 (occupant detection sensor unit) is stored, and ocs zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)d
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-052E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent key not detected / engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-006D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB10-029C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB17-009H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 80 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-19 · Engine“this engine uses a metal timing chain inside the engine. infinit chose to use plastic guides and tensors to keep the chain in place and not wear stretch. this choice of plastic results in the eventual failure of the components that are needed to keep the chain in place. first signs of impending failure is a rattle inside the engine. eventual th…”
2025-07-22 · Engine · 98,000 mi“the contact owns a 2012 infiniti fx35. the contact stated that on several occasions, while the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000.…”
2022-06-02 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“파란신호등에서 좌회전하고 잇는데 상대방차가 빨간색 신호등을 무시하고 제 차 운전석 앞쪽을 쳤습니다 …”
2021-07-14 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2012 infiniti fx35. the contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to shift gears properly. the contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the pcm needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired however, the repair was pending. the manufacturer had…”
2019-10-22 · Unknown Or Other · 55,000 mi“the dashboards of the infiniti fx35 becomes like a sticky gummy like substance. the dashboards also crack and chip without cause and reason and without doing anything to it. this can happen within only a couple of months of owning the vehicle.…”
2019-05-30 · Visibility/Wiper“infiniti fx35 2012 dashboard is falling apart in pieces. vehicle has 69,000 miles on it. the dashboard seems to be melting as it has become sticky and the reflection is blinding me in the windshield when i drive. the issue has progressed to cracks everywhere and infiniti is refusing to service. this is a major safety issue! i am blinded every …”
2018-08-15 · Air Bags · 62,107 mi“takata recall needed on infiniti fx35 2012. i was in motion, driving 75 mph on the freeway. a piece of debris bounced off of a car in my left lane and flew underneath my car. bang! my airbags ejected and slammed my face hard. my whole front windshield blew white. i couldn't see anything in front of me. trying to push the airbag down with on…”
2018-06-11 · Air Bags · 145,000 mi“takata recall. i was driving my fx35 2012 infiniti and the airbag spontaneously deployed and exploded. i did not hit any car or object, this was not due to an accident.... just a deployment. it was a large boom, loud explosion, smell of a strong gun powder odor that burns your eyes. the airbag was torn. please note that this happened as i was driv…”
2017-11-01 · Unknown Or Other · 62,107 mi“while driving in the middle lane on a five lane freeway, a piece of debris (about 1x2 ft) was bouncing from lane to lane. it bounced into my lane and went under my 2012 infinite fx35. i heard a loud bang and my airbags ejected open. my whole front windshield blew white, leaving me unable to see the road. essentially, i was driving blindly at hi…”
2017-08-23 · Power Train“i reported my vehicle is a whining noise coming from the engine. i took it in for a diagnosis. the technician informed me that no codes were detected; however believes it is the alternator. the car has 39k miles. as a previous owner of a 2011 infiniti, i believe this is a manufacture defect as i am the second owner and driven it for less than 6k. i…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.