Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | −47% | 3 | Fuel System | Average |
| 2012 | 3 | −47% | 3 | Engine | Average |
| 2011 | 13 | 2.8× | 2 | Transmission | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median M56 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Infiniti M56 problems
Latest Infiniti M56 recalls
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
Remedy: Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Infiniti M56 should you avoid?
None of the Infiniti M56 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Infiniti M56?
2012 has the fewest complaints compared with other M56 years at the same age, followed by 2013. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Infiniti M56 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (8), engine & cooling (6) and electrical system (4). Transmission complaints peak in the 2011 model year.
How many recalls has the Infiniti M56 had?
3 recalls across 2011–2013. The model year with the most is 2012. See all Infiniti M56 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.