2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M35 Hybrid years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid. That is the most of any M35 Hybrid model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 58,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 220,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 33% | 160,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: 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.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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:driveshaft
Problem: 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.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
Fix: 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.
Hybrid propulsion system
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid vehicles manufactured March 23, 2010, to September 9, 2013. A system overheat condition may cause the hybrid powertrain control module to shut off the engine.
Risk: If the engine shuts off while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the hybrid control module, automatic transmission control unit, and inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
It all started with a small vibration that felt like a wheel needing balancing. This system happen intermittently and for short durations over the course of a couple of weeks. Then the vibration started to happen more often, for longer periods of time and with more intensity such to become a…
On march 4, 2019 while driving through jefferson city doing approximately 40 mph i heard and felt a loud explosion. I pulled over to inspect the car only to find my sunroof had exploded. A large hole was in the sunroof with glass debris on the oof. Luckily the explosion was outward and not inward…
My car was issued a recall number 16v-527 in july. After my car was towed to the dealer after it suddenly stopped while driving on the fwy due to the hybrid system. The dealer said that they could not complete the recall work due to the lack of parts, even though the recall appears to relate…
Other Infiniti M35 Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 M35 Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 M35 Hybrid | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M35 Hybrid model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.