Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Infiniti M56 over 15 years — 0 per year. That is about the same complaints per year as the 2013 M56 (0), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Driveshaft and Fuel system, gasoline.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 3), then Electrical system (1) and Fuel and propulsion system (1).
The 2013 M56 has 2 complaints, 0 per year. The 2012 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013.
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 M56. How we count. Data as of .
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"My 2012 Infiniti M56 is having the same issues as the recall number 11V592000 My car is currently at an Infiniti dealership. It was noted that it was low on oil and the fusible link was destroyed to prevent the engine…"
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI M56. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOWERED TO BE ADJUSTED AT A CERTAIN DEGREE, IT SEIZED OR BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…"
"I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A INTERSECTION IN MY 2012 INFINITI M56X. UPON ACCELERATION THE CAR STARTED TO HESITATE AND JERK FORWARD (THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON) AS I WAS PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR BARELY…"
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Infiniti M56 4 DR AWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2012 Infiniti M56 4 DR FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 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.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M56 | 5.6L, 8-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG | $4200 |
Recall 20V-755 covers certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56 (and related M35 Hybrid / early Q70) two-wheel-drive vehicles for a driveline/driveshaft concern as stated in the NHTSA campaign summary. Recall 24V-470 later expands related two-wheel-drive driveshaft coverage on M56 and successor Q70/Q50 hybrid lines. Recall 14V-683 covers certain 2012-2013 Infiniti M56 among other Nissan/Infiniti models for a fuel-system issue described in that campaign. Check each campaign's model/year list; unit totals are shared across included nameplates.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Infiniti M56 over 15 years — 0 per year. That is about the same complaints per year as the 2013 M56 (0), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Driveshaft and Fuel system, gasoline.
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 3), then Electrical system (1) and Fuel and propulsion system (1).
The 2013 M56 has 2 complaints, 0 per year. The 2012 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013.
The 2012 Infiniti M56 has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2012 Infiniti M56 with NHTSA.
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2012 Infiniti M56 is 19 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
5W-30 (5.6L VK56VD) With filter, about 6.3 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
Published US specs commonly list front 245/50R18, 245/40R20 and rear 245/50R18, 245/40R20; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
Recall 20V-755 covers certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56 (and related M35 Hybrid / early Q70) two-wheel-drive vehicles for a driveline/driveshaft concern as stated in the NHTSA campaign summary. Recall 24V-470 later expands related two-wheel-drive driveshaft coverage on M56 and successor Q70/Q50 hybrid lines. Recall 14V-683 covers certain 2012-2013 Infiniti M56 among other Nissan/Infiniti models for a fuel-system issue described in that campaign. Check each campaign's model/year list; unit totals are shared across included nameplates.
