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2012 Infiniti QX56 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: 59
Latest campaign: Jul 15, 2026

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	1	Jul 15, 2026	26V455000
Air bags	1	Mar 30, 2020	20V188000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Nov 28, 2014	14V683000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 15, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 15, 202626V455000	Equipment: other labels An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V455000 What's wrong 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. 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 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 July 16, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V455000 · Jul 15, 2026
Mar 30, 202020V188000	Air bags: frontal driver side An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V188000 What's wrong 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. 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 service at 1-800-662-6200. Campaign NHTSA 20V188000 · Mar 30, 2020
Nov 28, 201414V683000	Fuel system, gasoline A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V683000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Campaign NHTSA 14V683000 · Nov 28, 2014

Jul 15, 202626V455000

Equipment: other labels

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V455000

What's wrong: 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.
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 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 July 16, 2026.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V455000 · Jul 15, 2026

Mar 30, 202020V188000

Air bags: frontal driver side

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V188000

What's wrong: 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.
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 service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V188000 · Mar 30, 2020

Nov 28, 201414V683000

Fuel system, gasoline

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V683000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign: NHTSA 14V683000 · Nov 28, 2014

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).

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Owner complaints by component59

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

59Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Engine	24	41	0
Electrical system	9	15	0
Unknown or other	7	12	0
Fuel/propulsion system	7	12	0
Air bags	5	8	1
Suspension	4	7	0
Engine and engine cooling	4	7	0
Structure	4	7	0
Power train	4	7	0
Service brakes	4	7	0
Seat belts	1	2	0
Hydraulic	1	2	0
Vehicle speed control	1	2	0

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

Suspension
“While driving my vehicle with my family, I experienced a sudden and dangerous loss of control. I was able to safely maneuver the vehicle off the roadway without injury.”
Filed 06/08/2026 · ODI 11742803
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving at 56 MPH, the vehicle slowed down and failed to respond as intended. An oil change was performed; however, the failure persisted.”
Filed 03/04/2026 · ODI 11721950
Suspension
“While driving at highway speed, rear of vehicle suddenly became uncontrolled and caused vehicle to swerve dangerously. If a vehicle would have been in the adjacent lane an accident would have occurred.”
Filed 04/07/2023 · ODI 11515904

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2012 Infiniti QX56 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Infiniti QX56 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Infiniti QX56. The most recent, 26V455000 (reported July 15, 2026), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Infiniti QX56?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 24 complaints out of 59 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Infiniti QX56?

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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