Menu

2010 Infiniti QX56Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2010 Infiniti QX56, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2010 Infiniti QX56
68
CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years54% below the QX56 median · #8 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints264 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage17kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Infiniti QX56 has problems

26 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
Steering61
Air bags61
Electrical system40
Structure30
Wheels20
Seat belts20
Suspension20
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Exterior lighting10
6 other systems60

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

2 recalls

2010 Infiniti QX56 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.

–no report yet

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 10V-208 · May 14, 2010 · 41,649 vehicles

Risk. IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 10V-072 · Mar 2, 2010 · 179,383 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

2010 vs. every other QX56 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 QX56 median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2010 Infiniti QX56 safety ratings

2010 Infiniti QX56 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What QX56 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 INFINTI QX56. WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER ROUGH ROADS OR POTHOLES, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,006.
Complaint 10706120 · Apr 16, 2015 · 58,006 miles
COMPLAINT: I AM WRITING TO NOTIFY NHTSA OF THE EXTREMELY LACK OF STABILITY CONTROL WITH MY VEHICLE. THE LACK OF STABILITY CONTROL OCCURS WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL UNEVEN SURFACES AND CAUSES THE STEERING TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. DEALER DIAGNOSIS: I VISITED AN INFINITI DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE…
Complaint 10562630 · Feb 3, 2014 · 7,567 miles
I OWN 2010 QX56. ON NOVEMBER 16TH I WAS COMING OUT OF PARKING GARAGE AT CHICAGO O'HARE AIRPORT. AFTER I PASS THE PAY BOOTH, WITH IN 15 FEET AT THE SPEED OF 4 TO 5 MILES PER HOUR, I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL BECAUSE OF SOME MALFUNCTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY. STEERING WHEEL MOVED…
Complaint 10437726 · Nov 29, 2011 · 26,000 miles

Own a 2010 QX56?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.