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INFINITI M56
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33
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Top reported issues — INFINITI M56
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Operating state
Engine behavior
Performance issue
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Vibration/harshness
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Safety restraint issue
Access/entry issue
Braking behavior
Condition issue
Electrical issue
Steering behavior
Fluid issue
Noise
Ride/handling behavior
Driver assistance issue
Infotainment behavior
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2011 INFINITI M56
Filed Sep 9, 2023
Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor fails leading to inactivation of front passenger airbag. Dealership says that a repair solution is not available.
2012 INFINITI M56
Filed Aug 4, 2022
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 from seizing up. My life was put endanger as my car shut off at the red light intersection. I received no warning lamps or messages of symptoms prior to the failure. Failure 1st appeared July 17th, 2022 Summary NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR…
2011 INFINITI M56
Filed Dec 3, 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti M56. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V755000 (Power Train) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that while making a left turn from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle drove 2 MPH and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that as he released the accelerator pedal and depressed…
2011 INFINITI M56
Filed Oct 30, 2021
I love this vehicle but it's suddenly started having a rough idle and with a scan tool detects multiple misfires and several codes due to timing, in which case the timing chain has been worn out call the dealership to see if the timing chain recall for the m56 was done to my car they said it was VIN specific now I am stuck with a vehicle that is very dangerous to be driven.
2011 INFINITI M56
Filed Oct 28, 2021
Driveshaft malfunctioning. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Driveshaft malfunctioning is causing the vehicle to shake violently at speeds above 60 mph. My safety and others safety is put at risk when I'm accelerating above 60 mph and the vehicle begins to shake violently causing the vehicle to veering into on coming traffic or nearby lanes. This problem has been reproduced and confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle hasn't been inspected by the…
2013 INFINITI M56
Filed Mar 26, 2021
INFINITI SERVICE ON 8140 BURNET RD. AUSTIN, TX 78753 REFUSED TO ACCEPT MY CAR ON MARCH 26TH BECAUSE THEY SAID PARTS AND PROCEDURE WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR THEM TO ADDRESS: RECALL #: R20B8 DESCRIPTION: INFINITI HAS DETERMINED THE PROPELLER SHAFT DESIGN LACKS SUFFICIENT FATIGUE STRENGTH.
2013 INFINITI M56
Filed Mar 26, 2021
SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH INFINITI SERVICE 8140 BURNET RD. AUSTIN TX, 78757 ON FEB. 17 BROUGHT MY CAR FOR REPAIR, THEY REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR IN SAYING THEY DON'T HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX THIS ISSUE.
2012 INFINITI M56
Filed Nov 20, 2019
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 WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
2011 INFINITI M56
Filed Feb 22, 2019
HERE IS A COPY OF A BLOG. I HAVE BOUGHT 6 BATTERY'S IN 4 YEARS. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED WITH THE FAMILY LATE AT NIGHT PAID FOR MANY TOW TRUCKS. TAKEN MY CAR TO INFINITY DEALERS WITH NO SUCCESS. PLEASE READ THIS BLOG.. HTTPS://X.INFINITIHELP.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP/2011-M37X-BATTERY-PROBLEMSI-7942.HTML 4 PAGES OF PEOLPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THERE INFINITI. I AM TOLD I HAVE TO PAY FOR A 1200 MODULE THAT MAYBE WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM THAT ANYONE WOULD NOTICE IN THE FIRST…
2011 INFINITI M56
Filed Feb 21, 2019
I STARTED THE CAR UP AND STARTED TO DRIVE TO WORK ABOUT 3 MILES INTO DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY REVS WITH NO POWER OR SPEED GAIN AND THE VEHICLE WAS GIVING ME AROUND 15MPH TO THE POINT WHERE I COULDN'T GAIN MUCH MORE SPEED AND HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THERE WAS A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR THE TIMING CHAIN BUT IT HAS SINCE EXPIRED AND NOW I AM STUCK WITH THE REPAIRS.