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2012 Infiniti QX56Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 57 owner complaints about the 2012 Infiniti QX56, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-188 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Infiniti QX56 has problems
57 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Engine
9Electrical system
7Fuel/propulsion system
5Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
4Engine and engine cooling
4Power train
4Suspension
2Service brakes
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2012 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.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
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
2012 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
2012 Infiniti QX56 safety ratings
2012 Infiniti QX56 SUV 4WD 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 QX56 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started shaking violently. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was…
I got Code : P0011 (my mechanic said that timing chain has to be replaced) I saw that Infiniti run the campaign as below : Dated July 15, 2016 VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2011 – 2013 QX56 AND M56; TIMING CHAIN CAMPAIGN ID #: P6305 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2011-2013 QX56 (Z62) 2011-2013 M56 (Y51) Check…
The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving at high speeds, the vehicle shook and then lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Own a 2012 QX56?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.