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2012 Infiniti M56 problems

The most common problem on the 2012 Infiniti M56 is engine and cooling. Its complaint count is close to a typical M56 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
96
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2012 Infiniti M56 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Steering
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Steering
    1

Recalls 3

Power train: driveline: driveshaftReported June 21, 2024 · 7,222 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Risk
A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1‑800‑662‑6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.

Recall number 24V470000 · Recall details

Power train: driveline: driveshaftReported December 7, 2020 · 2,708 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
Risk
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
Remedy
Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1‑800‑662‑6200.

Recall number 20V755000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasolineReported November 28, 2014 · 133,592 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 14V683000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Infiniti M56 96

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2012 Infiniti M56 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 4, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · SC

My 2012 Infiniti M56 is having the same issues as the recall number 11V592000 My car is currently at an Infiniti dealership. It was noted that it was low on oil and the fusible link was destroyed to prevent the engine from seizing up. My life was put endanger as my car shut off at the red light intersection. I received no warning lamps or messages of symptoms prior to the failure. Failure 1st appeared July 17th, 2022 Summary 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. Recall 11V592000 Consequence IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Car

Filed Nov 20, 2019 · Steering · 64,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 infiniti m56. When the steering wheel was lowered to be adjusted at a certain degree, it seized or became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall for the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Apr 23, 2015 · Engine · 97,988 miles · GA

I was at a complete stop at a intersection in my 2012 infiniti m56x. Upon acceleration the car started to hesitate and jerk forward (the check engine light came on) as I was pushing on the gas pedal. The car barely crept through the intersection and I made it to a parking lot. I put the car in park and pushed on the accelerator the engine was loosing power and skipping real bad. I had to have the car towed to the dealer because it was not drivable. The dealer said that the cam sensors were bad. The sensors were all replaced but the problem continued. After 4 months in the shop trying to figure out the problem and replacing numerous of parts the problem seemed to have gotten better however, now after the repairs the car now hesitates from a full stop and jerks forward after initial acceleration. The engine seems to loose power sometimes while accelerating while driving.

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Questions about the 2012 Infiniti M56

Is the 2012 Infiniti M56 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2012 Infiniti M56, close to a typical M56 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Infiniti M56?

Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 2012 Infiniti M56 have?

3 recalls, covering power train and fuel system, gasoline.

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