2012 Infiniti M Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Infiniti M.

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Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
2

Worst 2012 Infiniti M Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Suspension Failures

#21 complaints

Wheel Issues

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Infiniti M.

Suspension Failures
1
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Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Wheel Issues
1
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Crashes
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Recalls for 2012 Infiniti M

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~93,993 vehicles.

12V069000Gasoline Fuel System
~79,275 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JUKE, INFINITI QX AND INFINITI M VEHICLES. THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSORS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR MAY LOOSEN DUE TO HEAT AND VIBRATION CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK.

11V592000Engine & Cooling
~14,718 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.

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2012 Infiniti M — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Infiniti M reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2012 Infiniti M has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Infiniti M?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (1 complaints); Wheel Issues (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2012 Infiniti M have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 93,993 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Infiniti M?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Infiniti M reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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