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2013 Infiniti M56Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2013 Infiniti M56, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-470 the manufacturer reports only 39% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 39%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Fuel/propulsion system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 21, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Infiniti M56 has problems

2 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
Fuel/propulsion system20
Power train20

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

3 recalls

2013 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.

39%repaired · 2026 Q2

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 24V-470 · Jun 21, 2024 · 7,222 vehicles · 2,843 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

59%repaired · 2022 Q4

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 20V-755 · Dec 7, 2020 · 2,708 vehicles · 1,611 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2016 Q2

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 14V-683 · Nov 28, 2014 · 133,592 vehicles · 108,224 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2013 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

2013 Infiniti M56 safety ratings

2013 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 fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

INFINITI SERVICE ON 8140 BURNET RD. AUSTIN, TX 78753 REFUSED TO ACCEPT MY CAR ON MARCH 26TH BECAUSE THEY SAID PARTS AND PROCEDURE WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR THEM TO ADDRESS: RECALL #: R20B8 DESCRIPTION: INFINITI HAS DETERMINED THE PROPELLER SHAFT DESIGN LACKS SUFFICIENT FATIGUE STRENGTH.
Complaint 11404972 · Mar 26, 2021
SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH INFINITI SERVICE 8140 BURNET RD. AUSTIN TX, 78757 ON FEB. 17 BROUGHT MY CAR FOR REPAIR, THEY REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR IN SAYING THEY DON'T HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX THIS ISSUE.
Complaint 11404965 · Mar 26, 2021

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