Model year guide

2012 Infiniti QX56

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Infiniti QX56 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 45 on record.

2012 Infiniti QX56 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Infiniti QX56 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints59
Combined16 mpg
Typical price$18,766

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Infiniti QX56 recalls 3

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #26V455000 · manufacturer #R26B1/2, P6A13/4 · 15/07/2026

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 Selectio…

Fix: 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 cont…

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #20V188000 · 30/03/2020

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #14V683000 · 28/11/2014

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Infiniti QX56 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

2012 Infiniti QX56 MPG & running costs

Combined16 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,150
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S7)
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$13,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2012 Infiniti QX56 worth?

Low
$14,500
Typical price
$18,766
High
$22,494

From 11 comparable 2012 Infiniti QX56 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Infiniti QX56 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$25,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$6,200
Total$31,950
Per mile$0.43

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($18,766) with the same model 5 model-years older ($12,565), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
208.3 in
Width
79.9 in
Height
76.0 in
Wheelbase
121.3 in
Curb weight
5,851 lb
Front track
67.7 in
Rear track
68.5 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2012 Infiniti QX56. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 164

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 164.

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin ITB09-063C · Structure · Apr 2026

DTC B00A0-00 STOREIF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)D

Bulletin ITB19-024D · Air Bags · Sep 2024

CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB10-029C · Electrical System · May 2024

INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB13-052E · Electrical System · May 2024

CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB13-006D · Electrical System · May 2024

WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB17-009H · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB13-007I · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB09-039K · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

HEADLAMP, FOG LAMP, OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB03-051Q · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2023

CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB13-008D · Power Train · Mar 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the QX56 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 4

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2012 Infiniti QX56. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Label

Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may list the wrong gross axle weight rating (GAWR) information. This could lead you to overload the vehicle and cause poor handling or a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects models equipped with 22-inch wheels. Safety Risk: Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in a crash. Correc…

Transport Canada #2026344 · Jul 2026

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could be defective. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. It could also cause the inflator to rupture. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward the occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent it from inflating properly. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is inv…

Transport Canada #2020136 · Mar 2020

Fuel System

On certain vehicles, the fuel pressure sensor connected to the engine fuel delivery rail may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle assembly. Should the pressure sensor loosen, fuel could leak past a gasket used in the connection between the sensor and the rail. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/…

Transport Canada #2014539 · Nov 2014

Fuel System

On certain vehicles, the fuel pressure sensor connected to the engine fuel delivery rail may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle assembly. Should the pressure sensor loosen, fuel could leak past a gasket used in the connection between the sensor and rail. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or p…

Transport Canada #2012074 · Feb 2012

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Infiniti QX56

The Infiniti QX80 is a full-size luxury SUV marketed by Nissan's luxury division Infiniti since the 2004 model year. The first-generation QX56 was built in the United States and is based on the first-generation Armada. The second-generation model was released in 2010 as a model produced in Japan, which used the sixth-generation Patrol as the base vehicle instead. Since the 2014 model year in 2013, the vehicle was renamed to the QX80 as Infiniti renamed their entire product line under a new nomenclature.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2012 Infiniti QX56 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
5.6L

2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles on record

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Other Infiniti QX56 model years

2013 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

2012 Infiniti QX56 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Infiniti QX56 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2012 Infiniti QX56. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Infiniti QX56?

Across all 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Infiniti QX56 get?

The 2012 Infiniti QX56 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 16 mpg combined (14 city / 20 highway).

How much is a 2012 Infiniti QX56 worth?

Comparable 2012 Infiniti QX56 listings run roughly $14,500–$22,494, typically around $18,766 (from 11 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.