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2012 Infiniti FX35Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2012 Infiniti FX35, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2012 Infiniti FX35
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints143 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage84kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: TTTNIS, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Infiniti FX35 has problems

14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine40
Electrical system30
Air bags31
Structure10
Visibility10
Visibility/wiper10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2012 Infiniti FX35 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other FX35 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FX35 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2012 Infiniti FX35 safety ratings

2012 Infiniti FX35 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What FX35 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

This engine uses a metal timing chain inside the engine. Infinit chose to use plastic guides and tensors to keep the chain in place and not wear stretch. This choice of PLASTIC results in the eventual failure of the components that are needed to keep the chain in place. First signs of impending…
Complaint 11738759 · May 19, 2026
The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that on several occasions, while the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
Complaint 11675274 · Jul 22, 2025 · 98,000 miles
PURCHASE THE VEHICLE LATE FEBRUARY 2016 AND I BEGAN HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS IN JUNE 2016. THE CAR HAS ACCELERATION PROBLEMS AS WELL AS STALLS PERIODICALLY. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR REPAIR AS OF DATE AND IS SCHEDULED FOR 4TH REPAIR ON DECEMBER 19, 2016. I DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS LESS AS…
Complaint 10935048 · Dec 13, 2016

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