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2011 Infiniti QX56

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Owner complaints for the 2011 Infiniti QX56 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 55.

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Mileage at the reported incident

62 reports with mileage · 16 unknown

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports

Engine complaints

37 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jun 25, 2023
Engine

Unknown. Timing chain issue. When car is started it makes a noise for about 10 min then goes away

NHTSA ODI #11528708

Mileage unknown · Jun 2, 2023
EngineFuel/propulsion System

Catalytic Converter, A/F Sensor failed on the interstate when I was driving with kids in the car. Took vehicle to the nearest dealer only to be told that this is a known problem with these vehicles and it was going to cost me $3,100 to repair.

NHTSA ODI #11525041

Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 2022
Engine

I'M CURRENTLY DEALING WITH THE TIMING CHAIN NIGHTMARE SO MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD AND ARE HAVING. OF COURSE JUST AS MOST OF THE OTHERS I'M OUT OF WARRANTY AND REALLY FRUSTRATED THAT INFINITI HASN'T STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM PROPERLY AS OPPOSED TO RENAMING THE QX56 TO QX 80 TO SAVE THEMSELVES, LEAVING CONSUMERS S…

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I'M CURRENTLY DEALING WITH THE TIMING CHAIN NIGHTMARE SO MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD AND ARE HAVING. OF COURSE JUST AS MOST OF THE OTHERS I'M OUT OF WARRANTY AND REALLY FRUSTRATED THAT INFINITI HASN'T STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM PROPERLY AS OPPOSED TO RENAMING THE QX56 TO QX 80 TO SAVE THEMSELVES, LEAVING CONSUMERS SCRAMBLING WITH EXPENSIVE TIME CONSUMING FIXES TO A KNOWN DEFECT ON THEIR PART. WHERE'S THE ACCOUNTABILITY ON THEIR PART, DO A CERTAIN NUMBER OF PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE OR BE INJURED BEFORE THE CONSUMERS ARE PROVIDED WITH THE PROPER ASSISTANCE? WHO REALLY LOOKS OUT FOR US? A recall was done in 2016 obviously they need to expand the Vin number

NHTSA ODI #11456405

140,000 miles · Jan 18, 2022
Engine

The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would vibrate violently. Additionally, the vehicle had experienced intermittent power loss and had gone into limp mode. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local me…

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The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would vibrate violently. Additionally, the vehicle had experienced intermittent power loss and had gone into limp mode. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the timing chain replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

NHTSA ODI #11447848

161,798 miles · May 7, 2021
EngineUnknown Or Other

CODE REF TSBNO. 16-015 TIMING CHAINS REPLACEMENT MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND RECALL

NHTSA ODI #11415503

67,000 miles · Jan 15, 2021
EnginePower Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING TO HIS DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SOUTHWEST INFINITI (10495 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77074, (832) 742-1614) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDIN…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING TO HIS DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SOUTHWEST INFINITI (10495 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77074, (832) 742-1614) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, 3 YEARS LATER HE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO BE REPLACED FOR A SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 67,000.

NHTSA ODI #11388357

82,000 miles · Nov 3, 2020
EngineVehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AND DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY AND TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AND DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY AND TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.

NHTSA ODI #11372909

69,577 miles · Sep 27, 2020
Engine

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE ON DRIVER'S SIDE RESULTING IN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.

NHTSA ODI #11361434

121,089 miles · Sep 6, 2020
EngineFuel/propulsion System

ON JUNE 1ST 2020 I TOOK MY 2011 INFINITI QX56 TO THE SHOP FOR HAVING THE CODE P0087. THE SHOP TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THE PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE IS HAVING ARE RECALLED UNDER VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN. WHEN I CALLED MY LOCAL INFINITI DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME MY VIN # DOESN'T DOESN'T SHOW AS REC…

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ON JUNE 1ST 2020 I TOOK MY 2011 INFINITI QX56 TO THE SHOP FOR HAVING THE CODE P0087. THE SHOP TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THE PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE IS HAVING ARE RECALLED UNDER VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN. WHEN I CALLED MY LOCAL INFINITI DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME MY VIN # DOESN'T DOESN'T SHOW AS RECALLED. THEY DEALERSHIP PROVIDED ME WITH THE PHONE NUMBER OF INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS. I CALLED INFINITI AFFAIRS AND TOLD THEM ABOUT MY VEHICLE THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE SORRY BUT MY VIN DOESN'T SHOW UP ON THEIR SYSTEM. THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT EVERY SINGLE THING THAT I RESEARCHED AND FIND THE WRONG OF THE VEHICLE COMES BACK WITH A VOLUNTARY RECALL. LIKE THE FUEL SYSTEM, TIMING CHAIN, VVT SOLENOIDS, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. I USE VEHICLE IN THE CITY AND HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ODI #11353447

100,000 miles · Mar 16, 2020
Engine

ENGINE IS MAKING LOUD WHINING NOISE AND JERKS. NOISE IS HEARD WHEN THE TRUCK STARTS AND IS ON IDDLE. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED IN 2016 ITB16-015. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS CAMPAIGN. WHEN CALLING INFINITY CORPORATE THEY DENIED FIXING THE ISSUE BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT SEE THE MAINTENANCE RECORD FOR THE TRUCK SINC…

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ENGINE IS MAKING LOUD WHINING NOISE AND JERKS. NOISE IS HEARD WHEN THE TRUCK STARTS AND IS ON IDDLE. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED IN 2016 ITB16-015. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS CAMPAIGN. WHEN CALLING INFINITY CORPORATE THEY DENIED FIXING THE ISSUE BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT SEE THE MAINTENANCE RECORD FOR THE TRUCK SINCE IT WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INFINITY DEALER. THE TRUCK GETS MAINTENANCE FROM OTHER PLACES LIKE JIFFY LUBE ETC. OUR CLAIM WAS DENIED THEY SAID THE CAMPAGIN EXPIRED IN FEBRUARY 2018.

NHTSA ODI #11318253

Official recalls

2

26V455000 · Equipment:other:labels

Jul 15, 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 Selection and Rims."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

20V188000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Mar 30, 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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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