How many recalls does the 2001 Infiniti Q45 have?

The 2001 Infiniti Q45 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Infiniti Q45 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 Infiniti Q45?

Of 5 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is child seat.

2001 Infiniti Q45 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 Infiniti Q45 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,600 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the child seat. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

WHEELS 03V098000 2003-03-19 3,600 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH ALLOY WHEELS, THE WHEELS MAY HAVE A CASTING DEFECT FROM WHICH CRACKS COULD PROPAGATE AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Consequence

IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CRACKS DEVELOP, THE WHEEL COULD FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Complaints by component

CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING:STITCHING

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints5

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 1999 infiniti q45. While the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the driver's seat belt strap was shredding. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at the manufacturer's request. The contact was informed that the seat belt strap needed to be replaced and that the part…”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING:STITCHING · reported 2025-12-17

“Tl* - the contact stated that during 2006 they replaced the alternator in her 2001 infiniti q45. The contact is concerned because she was informed of a recall in canada for a similar failure. The current odometer reading is 79000. *nm updated 03/02/07. *jb”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · reported 2005-12-01

“Vehicle experiences a total electrical shutdown. First occasion was after a 6 hour drive and shut down in the parking lot. Vehicle was transported 100 miles to nearest infinity dealership, alternator checked out, recharged the battery and returned the vehicle. Second experience occurred 1 month…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2004-12-10

“Child safety seat failure, harness adjuster fails to properly tighten. *bf *sc *jb”

CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING · reported 2004-09-01

“When the consumer placed the vehicle in the reverse gear the vehicle accelerated suddenly and caused an accident. *ak *cb *nlm”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2003-05-16

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Infiniti Q45 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.