Infiniti QX56 Recalls (2010-2013)
The Infiniti QX56 has been the subject of 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2010 to 2013 model years. They cluster mostly around the air bags, fuel system, and suspension.
The Infiniti QX56 scores 39 out of 100 (grade D), a busier recall record than most. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 5 campaigns span 4 model years of the Infiniti QX56. The single largest affected 216,678 vehicles, over air bags. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common QX56 problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Infiniti QX56 may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Infiniti QX56 recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Infiniti QX56 recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2013 Infiniti QX56 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2013 Infiniti QX56, involving the fuel system and air bags.
2012 Infiniti QX56 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2012 Infiniti QX56, involving the air bags and fuel system.
2011 Infiniti QX56 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2011 Infiniti QX56, involving the air bags.
2010 Infiniti QX56 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2010 Infiniti QX56, involving the suspension and service brakes.
Every Infiniti QX56 recall in detail
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56
- Vehicles in this recall
- 216,678
- Reported
- Mar 30, 2020
- Owners notified
- May 7, 2020
Defect: 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.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 20V188000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2012-2013 Infiniti QX56
- Vehicles in this recall
- 133,592
- Reported
- Nov 28, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jan 25, 2015
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 14V683000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2013 Infiniti QX56
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,848
- Reported
- Oct 24, 2014
- Owners notified
- Dec 1, 2014
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 14V668000.
Suspension
- Affected years
- 2010 Infiniti QX56
- Vehicles in this recall
- 41,649
- Reported
- May 14, 2010
- Owners notified
- May 20, 2010
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Risk: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign number 10V208000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2010 Infiniti QX56
- Vehicles in this recall
- 179,383
- Reported
- Mar 2, 2010
- Owners notified
- Mar 22, 2010
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.
Risk: THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign number 10V072000.
Common questions about Infiniti QX56 recalls
- Does the Infiniti QX56 have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on record for the Infiniti QX56 across the 2010 to 2013 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, fuel system, and suspension.
- How many times has the Infiniti QX56 been recalled?
- The Infiniti QX56 has 5 recall campaigns from the 2010 to 2013 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Infiniti QX56 recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the air bags, affecting 216,678 vehicles. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Which Infiniti QX56 model year has the most recalls?
- The 2010 Infiniti QX56 has the most, with 2 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Infiniti QX56 has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.