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2012 Infiniti M56 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2012 Infiniti M56 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Infiniti dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Infiniti M56, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2012 Infiniti M56 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Infiniti M56, describing incidents dated October 28, 2014 to July 17, 2022.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 2 complaints
  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
  • Steering 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11477571 · Filed

    My 2012 Infiniti M56 is having the same issues as the recall number 11V592000 My car is currently at an Infiniti dealership. It was noted that it was low on oil and the fusible link was destroyed to prevent the engine from seizing up. My life was put endanger as my car shut off at the red light…

  • ODI #11281394 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI M56. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOWERED TO BE ADJUSTED AT A CERTAIN DEGREE, IT SEIZED OR BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS…

  • ODI #10712370 · Filed

    I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A INTERSECTION IN MY 2012 INFINITI M56X. UPON ACCELERATION THE CAR STARTED TO HESITATE AND JERK FORWARD (THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON) AS I WAS PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR BARELY CREPT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND I MADE IT TO A PARKING LOT. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK…

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Driveshaft Can Break

NHTSA #24V470000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice

Reported June 21, 2024 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 7,222 vehicles

Repair completion: 39.37% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign R24A5, R24A7 · Owners notified August 13, 2024 · Vehicles built October 6, 2009 – October 31, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.

Safety consequence

A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Driveshaft Can Break

NHTSA #20V755000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice

Reported December 7, 2020 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,708 vehicles

Repair completion: 62.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 5, 2021

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.

Safety consequence

A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Pressure Sensor May Leak

NHTSA #14V683000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice

Reported November 28, 2014 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 133,592 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 25, 2015 · Vehicles built December 12, 2011 – November 13, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.This is an expansion of recall 12V-069

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