Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Infiniti QX56 has 2 recalls, 58 complaints.
2
Recalls
58
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
20V188000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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 QX...
14V683000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2012 Infiniti QX56 SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving at 56 MPH, the vehicle ... |
| Mar 28, 2023 | SUSPENSION | While driving at highway speed, rear of vehicle suddenly became uncontrolled and caused vehicle to s... |
| Oct 27, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have an engine light on as a result of 2 bad catalytic converters that need to be replaced. The ve... |
| May 10, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the ac... |
| Apr 14, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I got Code : P0011 (my mechanic said that timing chain has to be replaced) I saw that Infiniti run t... |
| Nov 1, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving at high speeds, the veh... |
| Mar 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS | MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM. THE... |
| Feb 27, 2021 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | HAD NO PRIOR ISSUES, DRIVING DOWN THE HWYAT 65 MILES PER HR.. CAR FAILED. COSTED TO SIDE OF ROAD MAD... |
| Nov 13, 2020 | ENGINE | I own a 2012 QX56. Check engine light comes on and I take it to the dealer. It's the Catalyst System... |
| Oct 20, 2020 | ENGINE | My 2012 Infiniti QX56 has a loud rattling noise coming from the engine. This started around Oct 2020... |
| Jun 1, 2020 | STRUCTURE | THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE TOP OF THE ROOF ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY THE ROOF RACKS, IN FRONT BY ... |
| Apr 10, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | A WHINE OR HISS WHEN I START THE VEHICLE AND IT GOES AWAY AFTER ABOUT 10-15 MINUTES. IT WAS DETERMI... |
| Feb 14, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | MY WIFE DROVE TO MY DAUGHTERS SCHOOL SCHOOL FOR A BASKETBALL PRACTICE. SHE LOCKED THE DOORS USING T... |
| Feb 7, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION AFTER DRIVING TO A STORE OR APPT. AND PARK . GO OUT TO A COMPLETELY DEAD V... |
| Jan 24, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY 2012 INFINITI QX56 NEEDS A NEW TIMING CHAIN AND INIFINITI SAID THERE WAS A RECALL BUT NOT ON MY P... |
| Dec 2, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE FUEL GAUGE MAY BE SLOW TO REGISTER, FAIL TO READ FULL WHEN THE GAS TANK IS ACTUALLY FULL, OR REA... |
| Oct 2, 2019 | STRUCTURE | THE PAINT ON MY 2012 QX 56 INFINITI IS PEELING REALLY BAD. I'VE SPOKE WITH SOMEONE AT THE COOPERATE ... |
| Oct 2, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND FAILED... |
| Sep 16, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I TOOK MY 2012 QX56 INFINITI TO INFINITI IN AUSTIN TEXAS AND THEY TOLD ME BOTH OF MY CATALYTIC CONVE... |
| Sep 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED PREMATURELY. T... |