2011 Infiniti M56 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2011 Infiniti M56, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2011 Infiniti M56
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Driveshaft (power train)
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.
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…
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Driveshaft (power train)
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.
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.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Infiniti M56 have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,152 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor fails leading to inactivation of front passenger airbag. Dealership says that a repair solution is not available.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2023 · Air bags
“The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti M56. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V755000 (Power Train) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the reca”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 3, 2021 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Infiniti M56 (M56x). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S7) |
Compare Infiniti M56 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Infiniti M56 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Infiniti M56 | 2 | 13 |
| 2012 Infiniti M56 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 Infiniti M56 | 3 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2011 Infiniti M56
How do I know if my 2011 Infiniti M56 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2011 Infiniti M56; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Infiniti dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V755000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Infiniti models
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- Q50488 complaints
- M35461 complaints
- FX35447 complaints
- JX35280 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.