2011 Infiniti QX56 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2011 Infiniti QX56, and owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2011 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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Labels (equipment)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will…
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Inflator module (air bags)
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.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer…
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Infiniti QX56 have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 93,268 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti QX56. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V455000 (Equipment); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 28, 2026 · Equipment
“Need to know if there are recalls on the Q56 Infinite for the Catalytic Converter Failure. This truck had 2 and this is the second one that seems to be faulty and the truck only had 162000 miles The 1”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Infiniti QX56 (QX56 2WD, QX56 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 14 / 20 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S7) |
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 2011 Infiniti QX56
How do I know if my 2011 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2011 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 20V188000).
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
- G351,351 complaints
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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.