1999 Infiniti Q45 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Infiniti Q45. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

TIRES
3
1crashes1injuries
WHEELS
2
STEERING
1
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1
SUSPENSION
1
1crashes
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints10

What owners report

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

“Left front strut spring broke while in traffic, sending broken spring end into tire ripping the entire sidewall of the tire out. Blowout caused loss of steering while in the process sent vehicle into oncoming traffic. *tr”

SUSPENSION · reported 2014-03-28

“Left front strut spring broke while in traffic, sending broken spring end into tire ripping the entire sidewall of the tire out. Blowout caused loss of steering while in the process sent vehicle into oncoming traffic. *tr”

STEERING · reported 2014-03-28

“While checking the oil in the 1999 q45 infiniti the hood suddenly fell and slammed closed. This happened in january 2007 ,and again march 2007. All three times I had turned away momentarily and was not injured. Since the experience in april I now carry a prop stick as a precaution. The problem…”

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · reported 2007-04-17

“Dt*: the contact stated the driver's side rear tire blew out while driving on the freeway at 20 mph. The contact stated the tires were maintained well at 35psi. There were no problems with the steering prior to the incident.”

TIRES · reported 2006-08-02

“1999 infinity q-45 wheels have a casting defect that develops cracks when the vehicle is driven. *ts the wheels are the same as the 2000 q45 which was recalled (03v-098). The consumer contacted the manufacturer but since the vehicle was over 100000 miles they refused to provide assistance. *nm”

WHEELS · reported 2005-12-01

“My car a 1999 infiniti q45 has 4 continental tires. These were purchased last year and has been used for about 6000 miles. On tuesday august 30 the right rear tire blew out causing the vehicle to slide on the right side and eventually overturn. Is it normal with a steel belted radial for the…”

TIRES · reported 2005-08-30

“Car has recalled wheels, but car itself in not on recall list. Manufacturer refused to replace wheels.*ak”

WHEELS · reported 2005-05-03

“The paint scratches and flakes off so easily and has to be touched up repeatedly. Nlm”

STRUCTURE:BODY
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 1999 Infiniti Q45 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.