Short answer
Among Infiniti M35 model years through 2024, 2014 has the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns on record (1) and 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010 have the most (5). Recall counts are not a reliability score; they show how often a safety defect had to be corrected.
Quick read
Infiniti M35: Key Facts
- Model years with data
- 8 (2006–2014)
- Distinct recall campaigns
- 10
- Fewest recalls
- 2014 (1)
- Most recalls
- 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010 (5)
- Most recalled system
- Air bags (16)
- 5-star overall rating
- 2013
Infiniti M35 Recalls and Ratings by Model Year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Overall crash rating | Most recalled systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | Not rated | Vehicle speed control |
| 2013 | 4 | 5 stars | Power train, Hybrid propulsion system, Vehicle speed control |
| 2012 | 3 | 4 stars | Power train, Hybrid propulsion system |
| 2010 | 5 | Not rated | Air bags, Tires, Vehicle speed control |
| 2009 | 5 | Not rated | Air bags, Tires, Vehicle speed control |
| 2008 | 5 | Not rated | Air bags, Tires, Vehicle speed control |
| 2007 | 4 | Not rated | Air bags, Vehicle speed control |
| 2006 | 5 | Not rated | Air bags, Vehicle speed control |
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The scale of the difference
Recall Campaigns by Model Year
Distinct NHTSA recall campaigns per model year. Years after 2024 are recent and still collecting recalls.
- 20141 recall
- 20134 recalls
- 20123 recalls
- 20105 recalls
- 20095 recalls
- 20085 recalls
- 20074 recalls
- 20065 recalls
Infiniti M35: Analysis
How to read recall counts
A recall campaign is a safety defect that the manufacturer or NHTSA required to be fixed. Counts depend on how long a model year has been on the road, so recent years look better than they will in time; this page therefore ranks only model years through 2024. A high count can also mean a manufacturer reacts quickly to small defects, so it says little about breakdowns or running costs.
What the recalls were about
Across all model years, the systems named most often in Infiniti M35 recalls are air bags (16), vehicle speed control (7), power train (4), tires (3) and hybrid propulsion system (2). The number in brackets counts model-year entries, so one campaign that covers several years is counted in each.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA has an overall star rating for 2 of these 8 model years, and 2013 earned 5 stars. Ratings before 2011 come from an earlier version of the program and are not directly comparable with later years. A range such as 4–5 means versions of the same model year were rated differently.
FAQ: Infiniti M35 Best and Worst Years
What are the best years for the Infiniti M35?
By NHTSA recall campaigns, 2014 are the cleanest model years through 2024, with 1 each.
Which Infiniti M35 model years have the most recalls?
2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010 have the most, with 5 recall campaigns each.
Does a recall mean the car is unreliable?
No. A recall is a safety correction filed with NHTSA, usually repaired free of charge. It does not measure breakdowns or running costs, so use these counts together with a vehicle history report and an inspection.
Sources & methodology
Recalls and crash ratings come from the NHTSA datasets and APIs, retrieved on 2026-10-03. A record counts for this model when its make matches and its model name starts with the same words as "M35", so variants such as body styles are included. Only model years from 2000 are used, and each recall campaign is counted once per model year. The data does not say whether an individual car was repaired, so check a specific car by VIN.
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