2012 Infiniti QX56: raw data

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vehicle	2012 / infiniti / qx56
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-19)
complaints	59 on file (2011-10-27 → 2026-06-08)
recalls	3
investigations	0
fars	11 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Catalytic converter failure and replacementENGINE11 complaints2017-10 → 2022-11qx56-2012-catalytic-converter-failure

11131900 AT 82,000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING BOTH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE BAD
11240421 I HAD MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED BACK IN DECEMBER 2016 . THERE WAS A RECALL FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER SO I HAD IT REPLACED
11100076 I OWN A 2012 QX 53. AT 70,000 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, COST OVER $4000

Battery drain and premature failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2016-11 → 2020-05qx56-2012-battery-drain

11307996 ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION AFTER DRIVING TO A STORE OR APPT. AND PARK . GO OUT TO A COMPLETELY DEAD VEHICLE. JUMP START TO GET GOING MAY GO FOR A MONTH OR SO AND IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN WITH NO WARNING
10924936 WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BATTERY SINCE WE BOUGHT THE QX56
11323919 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED PREMATURELY

Timing chain failure causing stall or power lossENGINE19 complaints2015-12 → 2026-03qx56-2012-timing-chain-failure

11721950 The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving at 56 MPH, the vehicle slowed down and failed to respond as intended
11450269 The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving at high speeds, the vehicle shook and then lost motive power
10861512 INFINITI QX56 HAS A UBIQUITOUS ISSUE WITH TIMING CHAIN FAILURES GOING OUT BETWEEN 60K-80K MILES

Airbag warning light, cover crack, and deployment failureAIR BAGS5 complaints2013-08 → 2021-03qx56-2012-airbag-system-issues

11308946 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITY QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COVER WAS CRACKING
11398451 MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM
10533365 AIR BAGS DO NOT ENGAGE WHEN MY WIFE SITS IN FRONT SEAT. SHE WEIGHS 100 POUNDS BUT I WOULD THINK AIR BAG SYSTEM SHOULD WORK FOR AN ADULT OF THIS SIZE

Suspension component fracture from rust corrosionSUSPENSION2 complaints2023-04 → 2026-06qx56-2012-suspension-rust-fracture

11742803 While driving my vehicle with my family, I experienced a sudden and dangerous loss of control. I was able to safely maneuver the vehicle off the roadway without injury
11515904 While driving at highway speed, rear of vehicle suddenly became uncontrolled and caused vehicle to swerve dangerously. If a vehicle would have been in the adjacent lane an accident would have occurred

Brake pedal creep and rollaway at a stopSERVICE BRAKES2 complaints2015-06 → 2015-09qx56-2012-brake-pedal-creep

10778289 WHEN I'M STOPPED AT A LIGHT THE VEHICLE WILL START TO ROLL FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY AND EXTRA PRESSURE NEEDS TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING, AT THIS POINT THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ALMOST AT THE FLOOR AND PUMPING THE PEDAL A FEW TIMES
10726174 WHEN WAITING AT A STOPLIGHT FOR A LONG PERIOD THE BRAKE PEDAL GRADUALLY EASES DOWN AND THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ROLL FORWARD TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM GOING FORWARD EXTRA PRESSURE NEEDS TO BE APPLIED TO THE PEDAL TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STOPPED

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
59	2011-10-27	2026-06-08	1	0	ENGINE:24; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:9; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:7; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:7; AIR BAGS:5

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
20V188000	30/03/2020	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 QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.	An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.	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.
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. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.	A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.	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.
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 overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."	An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.	Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	11	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2012/infiniti/qx56

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2012 Infiniti QX56},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2012/infiniti/qx56}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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