2011 Infiniti G37 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 13, 2026 · 100 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other G37 years
More complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Infiniti G37. That ranks 2nd out of 8 G37 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (50 complaints, 50%), typically at around 60,500 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2011 Infiniti G37 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags50 · ~60,500 mi
Unknown or Other14 · ~62,000 mi
Structure11 · ~74,226 mi
Electrical System9 · ~60,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control9 · ~16,000 mi
Seats8 · ~82,600 mi
Power Train6 · ~1,400 mi
Seat Belts4 · ~25,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System3 · ~12,000 mi
Service Brakes3 · ~71,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags problems5050%60,500“air bag” (46%)$8,850
Unknown or Other1414%62,000——
Structure1111%74,226——
Electrical System99%60,000——
Vehicle Speed Control99%16,000——
Seats88%82,600——
Power Train66%1,400——
Seat Belts44%25,000——
Fuel/propulsion System33%12,000——
Service Brakes33%71,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)22%30,700——
Engine22%74,637——
Exterior Lighting22%67,555——
Steering22%64,819——
Tires22%———
Engine and Engine Cooling11%———
Equipment11%1,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline11%300——
Visibility11%1,081——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 16 complaints
2011: 6201162012: 992013: 1201312014: 332015: 1201512016: 112017: 6201762018: 16162019: 9201992020: 992021: 142021142022: 882023: 5202352024: 10102026: 220262

n = 100 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Infiniti G37 recalls (1)

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Visibility:power window devices and controlsNov 4, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V538000 · 1,788 vehicles

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 infiniti g37 coupe vehicles and certain model year 2011 nissan 370z vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2011, through august 29, 2011. Due to a programming error, the power window switch controller in the subject vehicles was manufactured out of specification.

Risk: The threshold for auto reverse activation is higher than the nissan specification. Should a body part become trapped by a closing window, a pinch injury may result.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window switches with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on december 5, 2011. Owners may contact nissan at 1800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

G37 2011 Infiniti got mold, because of the sunroof. Mold on the whole passenger side and the back seats.

Seats · received Oct 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771003

The sidewalk of my tire blew out while driving on the highway in winter conditions. Luckily I was only going about 30 mph when it happened. The tires were advertised as 65,000 mile tires and my one tire catastrophically blew out with only 15000 miles on it. The tires are Cooper adventurer all…

Tires · received Jan 20, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11712182

The sunroof’s drain ports clogging up is a known common issue to Infiniti dealers, as I have learned while taking my car in after the entire dashboard & electronics shorted out. The mechanic told me this is a common occurrence during the rainy season. Water may intrude the body through the…

Structure · received Nov 24, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11627069

Hydraulic clutch fluid overheating causing catastrophic clutch piston failure resulting in not being able to engage, shift, or most importantly disengage the current drive gear in motion. The safety condition of not being able to disengage the operation of the vehicle puts the occupants at risk by…

Power Train · received Nov 1, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11623180

The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti G37. The contact stated that the sunroof drain was leaking, causing water to enter the cabin of the vehicle. There was mold beginning to form in the cabin of the vehicle, with a noticeable mold odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle had been taken to a certified…

Structure · received Sep 27, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11616813

Other Infiniti G37 years

← 2010 G37 · 2012 G37 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2015 G3710
2013 G37630
2012 G37631
20111001
2010 G37770
2009 G371670
2008 G37661
2007 G3710

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Infiniti G37?

Owners most often report air bags, unknown or other, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 50 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Infiniti G37?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2011 Infiniti G37 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G37 model years, the 2011 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.