NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Infiniti Qx56 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2011 Infiniti Qx56 has 2 NHTSA recalls and 76 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Infiniti dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2011 Infiniti Qx56. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA #26V455000Reported July 15, 2026 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety consequence
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and R26B2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA #20V188000Reported March 30, 2020 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
Safety consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Free manufacturer remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or 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.
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