Model year record

2011 Infiniti QX56

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 98 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V455000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
168,149
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-15

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V188000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
216,678
Reported to NHTSA
2020-03-30
Owners notified
2020-05-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine37100,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system18102,000 mi
Suspension970,902 mi
Unknown or other890,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor483,000 mi
Power train467,000 mi
Electrical system365,000 mi
Equipment2
Fuel system, gasoline2148,000 mi
Structure: body270,902 mi
Visibility: windshield23,000 mi
Air bags1130,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1450 mi
Steering121,000 mi
Vehicle speed control180,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal182,000 mi
Visibility/wiper15,000 mi
Wheels170,902 mi

The 2010 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2012 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.