2011 Infiniti Qx56 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (26) · Fuel/Propulsion System (17) · Suspension (8)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
62 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:other:labels 2026-07-15 · campaign 26V455000 · 168,149 vehicles
Defect: 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on Ju
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-03-30 · campaign 20V188000 · 216,678 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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 service at 1-800-662-6200.
Service bulletins (167)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Air Bags 2024-09-19 · ITB19-024D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b00a0-00 storeif you confirm dtc b00a0-00 (occupant detection sensor unit) is stored, and ocs zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)d
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-052E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent key not detected / engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-006D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB10-029C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB17-009H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 167 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-28 · Equipment“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 was unable to rent the vehicle. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for t…”
2026-07-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor“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 1st one faulted at 151000 2024 the infinite 2011 q56 has been known for faulty catalytic converter failure and nothing was done to recall and fix. the …”
2024-08-05 · Suspension“a subframe is a key structural component of every car. as such, it stands to reason that it should last as long as the car itself. doing much research on this model suspension and subframes become rusted as i didn’t know this when purchasing making it very unsafe . i experienced being involved in almost 2 accidents. very dangerous. subframe split i…”
2023-06-25 · Engine“ unknown. timing chain issue. when car is started it makes a noise for about 10 min then goes away…”
2023-06-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“catalytic converter, a/f sensor failed on the interstate when i was driving with kids in the car. took vehicle to the nearest dealer only to be told that this is a known problem with these vehicles and it was going to cost me $3,100 to repair. …”
2023-03-06 · Suspension“the rear controls arms and cradle mount were riddled with severe fissures, causing car to sway dramatically. the level of component failure posed a severe safety risk to me. my mechanic was shocked by the amount of failure to these major rear suspension components. i have included photos and receipts for repairs.…”
2022-03-12 · Engine“i'm currently dealing with the timing chain nightmare so many others have had and are having. of course just as most of the others i'm out of warranty and really frustrated that infiniti hasn't stepped up to the plate to address the problem properly as opposed to renaming the qx56 to qx 80 to save themselves, leaving consumers scrambling with expen…”
2022-02-22 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 148,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 infiniti qx56. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle began to shake and inadvertently stalled. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the high-pressure fuel tank replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the fa…”
2022-01-18 · Engine · 140,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 infiniti qx56. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would vibrate violently. additionally, the vehicle had experienced intermittent power loss and had gone into limp mode. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was …”
2021-05-07 · Unknown Or Other · 161,798 mi“code ref tsbno. 16-015 timing chains replacement manufacturer defect and recall …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.