2013 Infiniti QX56: raw data

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vehicle	2013 / infiniti / qx56
known issues	5 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-10)
complaints	32 on file (2013-02-26 → 2023-08-09)
recalls	3
investigations	0
fars	0 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Timing chain failure requiring replacementENGINE15 complaints2018-11 → 2023-08qx56-2013-timing-chain-failure

11537471 The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormally loud ticking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain
11454642 The timing chain needs to be replaced on my vehicle with under 80,000 miles. Researching the issue i found that this is a very common problem with this specific engine. This is an $80,000+ car brand new and it did not last 80,000 miles. This is an obvious part malfunction due to
11315533 TIMING CHAIN WAS LOOSENED AND WAS RUBBING AGAINST ANOTHER PART MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHILE SITTING AND DRIVING. THANKFULLY I STOPPED IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS READY TO BREAK AT ANYTIME. THANKFULLY NOTHING HAPPEN TO ME, KIDS, AND HUSBAND ON THE

Catalytic converter failureENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2 complaints2018-09 → 2020-02qx56-2013-catalytic-converter-failure

11306616 CATALYST PROBLEM P0420 P0420. SEEN SAME VEHICLES BEING RECALLED
11131472 THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THOUSAND OAKS INFINITI WHERE I REGULARLY HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A BANK 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR FAILURE. BASED ON MY RESEARCH, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CAR AND IT IS JUST A MATTER OF

Battery drain and no-start electrical failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 complaints2020-03 → 2021-09qx56-2013-battery-no-start-failure

11431708 SUV WOULD NOT START SO HAD TO GET A JUMP. 1 WEEK LATER SAME THING. HAD BATTERY TESTED BUT WAS NOT BAD AND IT HAD JUST BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER IN 2019. 1 WEEK LATER AGAIN SUV WOULD NOT START. GOT A JUMP AND TOOK TO JBA INFINITI IN ELLICOTT CITY, MD WHO CHARGED THE BATTERY FOR 2
11364157 DEAD BATTERY. REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY, VEHICLE IS DEAD EVERY 2-3 DAYS. MANY OTHERS REPORT THE SAME ISSUE. INFINITI HAS AN "INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE" TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BUT HAVE NO FIX FOR OLDER VEHICLES
11316183 THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AND WOULD NOT START WHEN BATTERY WAS JUMPED. BATTERY WAS REPLACED ONCE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ORIGINAL BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. ONCE THE VEHICLE STARTED , THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS VISIBLE ON THE DASH. THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A VERY LOUD HUMMING

Control arm and air suspension component failureSUSPENSION4 complaints2017-05 → 2023-04qx56-2013-suspension-component-failure

11509354 The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that intermittently while parked, and while driving at various speeds, the rear of the vehicle was sagging. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the air
10985139 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INFINITI QX56. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS SAGGING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE
11448098 While my wife was driving our QX56 during normal conditions at approximately 40MPH, QX56 begun to swerve repeatedly left to right in a dangerous manner and she had to apply brakes rapidly. Looking under the vehicle, the lower control arm was badly cracked and the cause of the

Brake pedal travel to the floorSERVICE BRAKES3 complaints2014-12 → 2020-08qx56-2013-brake-pedal-floor-failure

10667433 ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN TWO DAYS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. IN THE FIRST INSTANCE, I WAS ALREADY AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN IT SUDDENLY COLLAPSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. IN THE SECOND INSTANCE, AS SOON AS I CAME TO A
10717126 4/14/15 VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM CARMAX. PROBLEM: BRAKES DO NOT WORK WHEN PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR FIRST BRAKE FAILURE (4/15/15) TWO DAYS AFTER PURCHASE, BRAKES FAILED AT APPROX. 6PM UNDER CLEAR WEATHER/GOOD ROAD CONDITIONS, WHILE TRAVELING NORTH ON VERMONT AVE. IN GARDENA
11350880 THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS SPONGY AND WHILE BRAKING AT SLOWER SPEEDS THE SEAT BELT PULLS BACK VIOLENTLY PINNING THE DRIVER BACK AGAINST THE SEAT. REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID CHECK STILL NO DIFFERENT

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
32	2013-02-26	2023-08-09	3	0	ENGINE:19; SUSPENSION:4; SERVICE BRAKES:4; POWER TRAIN:3; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:3

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
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 bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.	In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the incorrect part may block the flow of propellant to the air bag and the air bag's inflator may rupture. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants.	Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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	0	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.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2013 Infiniti QX56 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2013/infiniti/qx56

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2013 Infiniti QX56},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2013/infiniti/qx56}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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