2013 Infiniti QX56: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
32
Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
62.5
Severity index
Severity index 62.5 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 19 | 59.4% |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 12.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 12.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 9.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 9.4% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 6.2% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 6.2% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | 3.1% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 19 of 32 complaints (59.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V668000 | 24/10/2014 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti QX56 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2012, to April 26, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured June 18, 2013, to February 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air |
| 14V683000 | 28/11/2014 | 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 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. |
| 26V455000 | 15/07/2026 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be o |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.