Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

78 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor
58

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 27sudden stalling 8
A recent report: 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…
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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 truck had 2 Catalytic Converters, the 1st one went out in 2024 @ 152000 miles, now it looks like my engine light is back on with error code P0420 Converter malfunction. I searched internet and it was noted that 2011 have had enormous reports about this issue. This doesn’t make since there is no recall when it is noted that the 2011 Q56 had history of faulty Catalytic Converter Failure. This cost to replace and repair is enormous and this type of part replacement repair should not be happening at 152000-162000 miles. This needs to be investigated and recall issued immediately.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11751672 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
5

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 3software faults 1
A recent report: TIMING CHAIN STARTED RATTLING @ 125,000 MILES.. HOWEVER, MY VIN SHOWS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR. CATS WENT BAD, HAD TO BE REPLACED AND NOW NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. YET NO RECALL ON MY CAR. THE BATTERY…
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TIMING CHAIN STARTED RATTLING @ 125,000 MILES.. HOWEVER, MY VIN SHOWS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR. CATS WENT BAD, HAD TO BE REPLACED AND NOW NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. YET NO RECALL ON MY CAR. THE BATTERY CONSTANTLY GOES DEAD IN THE CAR. I BOUGHT A NEW INFINITY BATTERY IN THE CAR THE SAME THING HAPPENED. YOU CAN REPRODUCE THIS PROBLEM BY SITTING IN THE CAR LISTENING TO THE RADIO FOR 30 MINUTES. I WAS SITTING IN THE CAR LISTENING RADIO AND THE CAR BATTERY WENT DEAD AND THE CAR SHUT OFF. THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE, THE QX56 IS A 8 CYLINDER CAR. IT DOES NOT CHARGE VERY EASILY. I HAVE TO CARRY A BATTERY CHARGER IN MY CAR. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO INFINITY AND THEY CLAIM NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. SINCE IT IS A BIG CAR THE BATTERY DRAIN QUICKLY.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11377860 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
6

Most reports here involve loss of steering.

loss of steering 2corrosion 1
A recent report: 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…
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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.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11510476 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Minor
1

Most reports here involve airbags deploying unexpectedly.

airbags deploying unexpectedly 1
A recent report: TRAVELING AT 1 MPH, MY 2011 INFINITI QX56 BUMPED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE, BUT MY DRIVER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. INFINITI IS REFUSING TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE UNLESS MY INSURANCE…
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TRAVELING AT 1 MPH, MY 2011 INFINITI QX56 BUMPED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE, BUT MY DRIVER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. INFINITI IS REFUSING TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE UNLESS MY INSURANCE COMPANY ASKS THEM TO. I FEEL THIS LOW SPEED DEPLOYMENT IS FROM A DEFECT IN THIS WEEK OLD VEHICLE, BUT CANNOT GET HELP. I AM CONCERNED INFINITI IS ATTEMPTING TO IGNORE THE PROBLEM AND BRUSH IT UNDER THE RUG. *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10360540 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor
5

Most reports here involve corrosion.

corrosion 2premature wear 1
A recent report: 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…
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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 in half and suspension. Something needs to be done as a lot of people are going thru this issue and Infiniti slogan claims “new horizons” by no means new horizon going to heaven by driving their vehicles.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11606665 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
3

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 1
A recent report: 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…
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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 the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11753335 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 78 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2010 and 2026, roughly 5 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.