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2013 Infiniti M56 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2013 Infiniti M56 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

4

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2013 compare to other M56 years?

M56 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted21 complaints2011: 21 complaints2012: 6 complaints2013: 4 complaints
M56 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2013 Infiniti M56 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System250%
Transmission250%

Does the 2013 Infiniti M56 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V470000TransmissionJune 21, 2024 · 7,222 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.

Consequence

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. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.

20V755000TransmissionDecember 7, 2020 · 2,708 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.

Consequence

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 injury.

Remedy

Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

14V683000Fuel SystemNovember 28, 2014 · 133,592 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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 filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 26, 2021

“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 filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 26, 2021

2013 Infiniti M56 — common questions

Is the 2013 Infiniti M56 reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2013 Infiniti M56 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2013 Infiniti M56. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

How safe is the 2013 Infiniti M56?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2013 Infiniti M56 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.