Carlexica

2013 Infiniti M56: problems, recalls and reliability

3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2024

3
recalls
2
owner complaints
0
fire reports
-
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

NHTSA crash testOverall ★★★★★Front ★★★★Side ★★★★★Rollover ★★★★
5-star NHTSA overall safety rating

Common problems

Computed from 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 2 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)1 complaint
Scheduled an appointment with infiniti service 8140 burnet rd. Austin tx, 78757 on feb. 17 brought my car for repair, they refused to take the car in saying they don't have parts available to fix this issue.Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2021
Infiniti service on 8140 burnet rd. Austin, tx 78753 refused to accept my car on march 26th because they said parts and procedure was unavailable for them to address: recall #: r20b8 description: infiniti has determined the propeller shaft design lacks sufficient fatigue strength.Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Mar 2021

Recalls - 3 campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE14V683000 · Nov 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.

Remedy: 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.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT24V470000 · Jun 2024

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.

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:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT20V755000 · Dec 2020

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.

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.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 2013 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Engines5.6L
Cylinders8
FuelGasoline

How other years compare

Check your exact M56 by VIN

Recalls and equipment differ between individual vehicles. Decode your VIN to see what applies to yours.

Open VIN decoder

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Infiniti M56 reliable?

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2013 Infiniti M56. The most complained-about area is power train.

Does the 2013 Infiniti M56 have open recalls?

3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.