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2012 Infiniti QX56 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2012 Infiniti QX56 sits mid-pack among QX56 years: 72 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 73, with 2 recalls and no defect investigations.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 28 reports (39% of the total).

72

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other QX56 years?

QX56 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted147 complaints2004: 147 complaints2005: 101 complaints2006: 100 complaints2007: 28 complaints2008: 73 complaints2009: 14 complaints2010: 32 complaints2011: 94 complaints2012: 72 complaints2013: 43 complaints
QX56 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Infiniti QX56 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine2839%
Electrical System913%
Fuel System710%
Other68%
Airbags57%
Body & Structure46%
Suspension46%
Transmission46%
Brakes34%
Seat Belts11%
Speed Control11%

Does the 2012 Infiniti QX56 have recalls?

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

20V188000AirbagsMarch 30, 2020 · 216,678 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or 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.

“HAD NO PRIOR ISSUES, DRIVING DOWN THE HWYAT 65 MILES PER HR.. CAR FAILED. COSTED TO SIDE OF ROAD MADE IT TO REPAIR SHOP AND THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, WHICH AFFECTED THE TIMMING CHAIN AND BROKE THE TEETH, WHICH HAS AFFECTED THE MOTOR. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT HUNDRED OTHER FOLKS ARE HAVING. I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 27, 2021

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI QX56. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN PROPERLY. IN ADDITION, THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 21, 2018

“HAD NO PRIOR ISSUES, DRIVING DOWN THE HWYAT 65 MILES PER HR.. CAR FAILED. COSTED TO SIDE OF ROAD MADE IT TO REPAIR SHOP AND THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, WHICH AFFECTED THE TIMMING CHAIN AND BROKE THE TEETH, WHICH HAS AFFECTED THE MOTOR. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT HUNDRED OTHER FOLKS ARE HAVING. I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 27, 2021

“MY 2012 INFINITI QX56 NEEDS A NEW TIMING CHAIN AND INIFINITI SAID THERE WAS A RECALL BUT NOT ON MY PARTICULAR VIN NUMBER. IT SEEMS ODD THAT I HAVE THE YEAR AND MAKE OF THE CAR WITH THE EXACT REPAIRS NEEDED AS THE RECALL BUT THEY AREN'T COVERING IT.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 24, 2020

“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V683000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY MAY BE ABLE TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR IN MID FEBRUARY. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR, THE PARTS WERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · December 12, 2016

2012 Infiniti QX56 — common questions

Is the 2012 Infiniti QX56 reliable?

It is close to typical for the QX56: 72 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2012 QX56 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (28 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints), fuel system (7 complaints).

Does the 2012 Infiniti QX56 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2012 Infiniti QX56. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Infiniti QX56 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the QX56 years to avoid are 2004. The cleanest record among QX56 years belongs to 2009.

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.