2012 Infiniti Qx56 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Infiniti Qx56.

20112013
Complaints
71
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2012 Infiniti Qx56 Problems

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

#124 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:93,418 mi
#29 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:82,007 mi
#37 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:66,014 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Infiniti Qx56.

Engine Problems
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,418
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,007
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,014
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
30,700
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2012 Infiniti Qx56

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~350,270 vehicles.

20V188000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~216,678 affected

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.

14V683000Gasoline Fuel System
~133,592 affected

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.

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2012 Infiniti Qx56 — FAQ

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

Is the 2012 Infiniti Qx56 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2012 Infiniti Qx56 has 71 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Infiniti Qx56?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (24 complaints, avg 93,418 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 82,007 mi); Fuel System (7 complaints, avg 66,014 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Infiniti Qx56?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 79,904 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2012 Infiniti Qx56?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Infiniti Qx56 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2012 Infiniti Qx56 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 350,270 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 Qx56?
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 Qx56 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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