Recalls ·2011 Infiniti M56

2011 Infiniti M56 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Infiniti M56; the most frequently affected component is power train — driveshaft. Owners filed 18 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints18

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Recalls (2)

Power train — DriveshaftCampaign 24V470000 · 21 Jun 2024

Problem: 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.

Power train — DriveshaftCampaign 20V755000 · 07 Dec 2020

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 13 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train6 · 46%
Engine4 · 31%
Electrical system3 · 23%
Air bags2 · 15%
Steering1 · 8%
Suspension1 · 8%
Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 8%
Seat belts1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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…

Power train · Mar 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

4was and stability control warning lights come on when driving over rough asphalt, or turning right or left and road is rough. The rear of the car feels unstable and steering wheel is off-center. The lights are on until the car is turned off. When the car is turned on again and before the warning symbols come back on,…

Steering · Sep 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Power train · Oct 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Power train · Oct 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20112
20123
20133

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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