2012 Infiniti G25 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2012 Infiniti G25 has 12 complaints with NHTSA after 15 years, or 1 per year. It is the only G25 year on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

2012 Infiniti G25
Photo by Tangjunwen CN, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

12

Per year

1

Recalls

0

Years on the road

15

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (5 of 12), then Electrical system (4) and Tires (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2012 Infiniti G25. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (0)

No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Complaints by component (12 total)

Air bags
5
Electrical system
4
Tires
2
Visibility and wipers
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

2201312014220171201812019220201202122025
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "This is a follow up to a compliant that I put in early this year or late last year. There is not much discussion of the failed occupancy sensor for the passenger front airbag on this website, but it does get discussed…"
    Air bags · filed 2025-03-18
  • "2012 Infiniti G25x: Occupancy sensor failed (diagnostic code B1018) around 132,000 miles. This is a common problem with Infiniti cars. Apparently for 2007 and 2008, there were recalls, but this problem continued into…"
    Air bags · filed 2025-01-16
  • "Last Friday, 7/25/21, while driving home from work, my car instrument panel, speed odometer, everything went totally black, I lost steering and pulled into a 7-11 parking lot. The passenger side of the car was smoking.…"
    Electrical system · filed 2021-07-02
  • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI G25. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REPLACING THE ENGINE, THE BATTERY AND AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND CONTINUED FLASHING WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS…"
    Electrical system, Air bags · filed 2020-11-19
  • "VEHICLE HAS 97K MILES AND DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. HIT DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK MULTIPLE TIME WITH NO LUCK GETTING IT OPEN. HANDLES DO NOT FEEL LIKE THERE IS ANY RESISTANCE WHEN PULLING ON THEM."
    Electrical system · filed 2020-02-08

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2012 Infiniti G25 4 DR AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars
2012 Infiniti G25 4 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
G25 2.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 29 23 MPG $3450

Specs and fitment

V36 G25 (final year), 2012–2012
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-30 , 5 qt capacity
Tire size 225/55R17

Compare

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Infiniti G25 reliable?

The 2012 Infiniti G25 has 12 complaints with NHTSA after 15 years, or 1 per year. It is the only G25 year on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

What are common problems with a 2012 Infiniti G25?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (5 of 12), then Electrical system (4) and Tires (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Has the 2012 Infiniti G25 been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2012 Infiniti G25.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Infiniti G25?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2012 Infiniti G25 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2012 Infiniti G25 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2012 Infiniti G25 is 23 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Infiniti G25 use?

5W-30 With filter, about 5 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Infiniti G25?

Published US specs commonly list front 225/55R17 and rear 225/55R17; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

Where should I confirm Infiniti G25 maintenance specs?

Use the US owner manual and under-hood labels for oil grade, capacities, and tire pressures; this page summarizes common US fitments but does not replace the manual.