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2012 Infiniti M35 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
4
Latest campaign
Jun 21, 2024

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train2Jun 21, 2024
Hybrid propulsion system1Jul 12, 2016

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 21, 2024Latest campaign
Jun 21, 202424V470000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied.

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What's wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Risk
A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V470000 · Jun 21, 2024
Dec 7, 202020V755000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.

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What's wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
Risk
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
Remedy
Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V755000 · Dec 7, 2020
Jul 12, 201616V527000

Hybrid propulsion system

If the engine shuts off while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V527000
What's wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid vehicles manufactured March 23, 2010, to September 9, 2013. A system overheat condition may cause the hybrid powertrain control module to shut off the engine.
Risk
If the engine shuts off while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the hybrid control module, automatic transmission control unit, and inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V527000 · Jul 12, 2016
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Infiniti recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
4Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes125000
Visibility/wiper125000
Fuel/propulsion system125000
Suspension125000
Wheels125000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Service brakes

    “It all started with a small vibration that felt like a wheel needing balancing. This system happen intermittently and for short durations over the course of a couple of weeks.”

    Filed 11/24/2020 · ODI 11376169
  • Visibility/wiper

    “On march 4, 2019 while driving through jefferson city doing approximately 40 mph I heard and felt a loud explosion. I pulled over to inspect the car only to find my sunroof had exploded.”

    Filed 03/04/2019 · ODI 11184177
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “My car was issued a recall number 16v-527 in july. After my car was towed to the dealer after it suddenly stopped while driving on the fwy due to the hybrid system.”

    Filed 09/13/2016 · ODI 10906255

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2012 Infiniti M35 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Infiniti M35 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Infiniti M35. The most recent, 24V470000 (reported June 21, 2024), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2012 Infiniti M35 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: hybrid propulsion system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Infiniti M35?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 4 filed with NHTSA (25%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Infiniti M35?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Infiniti recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Infiniti dealer.

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