NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2003–2012

Infiniti M recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints for the Infiniti M, covering model years 2003 to 2012. The 2011 model year drew the most complaints (5), and Fuel System, Gasoline is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
15 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
7 model years with data (2003–2012)

most complaints: 2011 (5 for that model year)
top component: Fuel System, Gasoline (4 complaints)
latest recall 12V069000 (reported Feb 24, 2012)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Infiniti M complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2011 model year has the most complaints: 5 of 15, or 33.3%. Next come 2007 (3) and 2003 (2). The fewest are for 2012, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Infiniti M complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Infiniti M complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2003	2	0	0	0	0
2004	2	0	0	0	0
2007	3	0	0	0	0
2008	1	0	0	0	0
2009	1	0	0	0	0
2011	5	0	0	0	0
2012	1	0	0	0	0
All model years	15	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Infiniti M components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Fuel System, Gasoline is the component named most often, in 4 complaints (26.7% of all 15), followed by Power Train (3) and Electrical System (2).

Components named most often in Infiniti M complaints (top 12)

Components named most often in Infiniti M complaints (top 12)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline	4	26.7%
Power Train	3	20.0%
Electrical System	2	13.3%
Steering	2	13.3%
Air Bags	1	6.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling	1	6.7%
Equipment	1	6.7%
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1	6.7%
Seats	1	6.7%
Suspension	1	6.7%
Visibility	1	6.7%
Wheels	1	6.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Infiniti M recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name M, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2011 to 2012. The 2012 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

2 recall campaigns

Infiniti M recall campaigns covering each model year
2011: 1 campaign	2012: 2 campaigns

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 12V069000
Reported Feb 24, 2012
Fuel System, Gasoline
Model years 2011–2012
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 juke, Infiniti QX and Infiniti M vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been tightened to the correct specification. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen due to heat and vibration causing fuel to leak.
Consequence:
Fuel may leak from the pressure sensor, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 2, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 11V592000
Reported Dec 19, 2011
Engine and Engine Cooling
Model year 2012
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 Infiniti FX, model year 2012 Infiniti M, model year 2011-2012 Nissan Frontier, model year 2011-2012 Nissan Xterra, model year 2011-2012 Nissan Pathfinder, and model year 2012 Nissan NV vehicles. Some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. As a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak.
Consequence:
If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on January 30, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Infiniti M questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Infiniti M have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Infiniti M, covering model years 2003 to 2012. The most recent, 12V069000, was reported on February 24, 2012 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2012 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Infiniti M model year has the most complaints?

The 2011 model year, with 5 of the 15 complaints in NHTSA’s file (33.3%). The next are 2007 (3) and 2003 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Infiniti M complaint?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the component named most often: 4 complaints, or 26.7% of all 15. Power Train (3) and Electrical System (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Infiniti M?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Infiniti dealer.

How many Infiniti M complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 15 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Infiniti models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Infiniti VIN decoder with every Infiniti model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Infiniti G35 2002–2009 · 8 recalls · 1,351 complaints
Infiniti QX60 2014–2027 · 18 recalls · 582 complaints
Infiniti QX56 2004–2013 · 10 recalls · 538 complaints
Infiniti G37 2007–2015 · 2 recalls · 536 complaints
Infiniti Q50 2014–2023 · 11 recalls · 488 complaints
Infiniti M35 2006–2010 · 6 recalls · 461 complaints
Infiniti FX35 2002–2013 · 13 recalls · 447 complaints
Infiniti M45 2003–2010 · 9 recalls · 280 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.