2006 Infiniti QX56 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2006 Infiniti QX56, and owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2006 Infiniti QX56
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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Engine and engine cooling
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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Fuel gauge system (fuel system)
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at…
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Air conditioner (equipment)
Nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity qx56 vehicles manufactured after march 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture.
Remedy: Dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. The recall began on august 2, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Infiniti QX56 have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 98,054 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Air bag not working, horn not working properly. And other functions. Was told clock spring needs to be replaced.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 23, 2023 · Air bags
“Brake Failure. The brake fails occasionally while driving on the streets or on the Highways without Waring. The brake pedal goes down to the floor, and grinding/hitting metal to metal sound is heard a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 14, 2022 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Infiniti QX56 (QX56 2WD, QX56 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 12 / 17–18 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Infiniti QX56 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Infiniti QX56 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Infiniti QX56 | 1 | 106 |
| 2005 Infiniti QX56 | 3 | 80 |
| 2006 Infiniti QX56 | 3 | 79 |
| 2007 Infiniti QX56 | 1 | 21 |
| 2008 Infiniti QX56 | 3 | 53 |
| 2009 Infiniti QX56 | 2 | 7 |
| 2010 Infiniti QX56 | 2 | 25 |
| 2011 Infiniti QX56 | 2 | 78 |
| 2012 Infiniti QX56 | 3 | 57 |
| 2013 Infiniti QX56 | 3 | 32 |
Checking a specific 2006 Infiniti QX56
How do I know if my 2006 Infiniti QX56 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2006 Infiniti QX56; 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 08V284000).
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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- FX35447 complaints
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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.