Model year record

2012 Infiniti QX56

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 74 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V683000

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
133,592
Reported to NHTSA
2014-11-28
Owners notified
2015-01-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine2495,000 mi
Electrical system983,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system790,400 mi
Unknown or other695,000 mi
Air bags512,000 mi
Suspension560,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling4175,000 mi
Power train4140,000 mi
Structure: body3100,000 mi
Service brakes27,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1134,000 mi
Seat belts1800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1100 mi
Structure: body: door150,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1100 mi

The 2011 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2013 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.