2008 Infiniti QX56 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2008 Infiniti QX56, and owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2008 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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Air bags: side/window
Nissan is recalling model year 2008 nissan armada and infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured from february 7, 2007 through february 14, 2007. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "protection in interior impact." an out-of-specification a-pillar finisher might impede the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace both right and left front pillar finishers free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 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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Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56, and model year 2008-2009 nissan quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. The pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at…
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Infiniti QX56 have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 89,991 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Fuel gauge reads incorrect when it does come on. Dashboard lights stay off until the tank is on E. Unsafe to drive bc you cannot see your speed. When the dashboard randomly flicks on it will show that”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 5, 2026 · Electrical system
“There are times when driving under 50 mph brake light comes on and the brakes have goes out which cause me to do an emergency pullover turn off the truck for a few minutes and the brakes reset. This i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 24, 2025 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Infiniti QX56 (QX56 2WD, QX56 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 12 / 17–18 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| 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 2008 Infiniti QX56
How do I know if my 2008 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 2008 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 10V072000).
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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- G37537 complaints
- Q50488 complaints
- M35461 complaints
- FX35447 complaints
- JX35280 complaints
- M45280 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.