repaired · 2026 Q2
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. 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.
2011 Infiniti M56Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2011 Infiniti M56, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-470 the manufacturer reports only 39% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 21, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Infiniti M56 has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Power train
4Engine
3Electrical system
2Air bags
1Steering
1Suspension
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Seat belts
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2011 Infiniti M56 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other M56 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 M56 median. How we score
'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Infiniti M56 safety ratings
2011 Infiniti M56 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What M56 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti M56. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V755000 (Power Train) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that while making a left turn from a complete…
I love this vehicle but it's suddenly started having a rough idle and with a scan tool detects multiple misfires and several codes due to timing, in which case the timing chain has been worn out call the dealership to see if the timing chain recall for the m56 was done to my car they said it was…
Driveshaft malfunctioning. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Driveshaft malfunctioning is causing the vehicle to shake violently at speeds above 60 mph. My safety and others safety is put at risk when I'm accelerating above 60 mph and the vehicle begins to shake violently causing…
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