2012 Infiniti M37 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 28, 2026 · 31 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other M37 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
4 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Infiniti M37. That is the most of any M37 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is steering (11 complaints, 35%), typically at around 65,534 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2012 Infiniti M37 problems

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

Steering11 · ~65,534 mi
Air Bags8 · ~68,000 mi
Engine6 · ~47,000 mi
Power Train6 · ~19,000 mi
Electrical System4 · ~55,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)2 · ~53,000 mi
Seats2 · ~45,000 mi
Service Brakes2 · ~11,650 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~28,150 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~96,294 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering1135%65,534——
Air Bags826%68,000——
Engine619%47,000——
Power Train619%19,000——
Electrical System413%55,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)26%53,000——
Seats26%45,000——
Service Brakes26%11,650——
Vehicle Speed Control26%28,150——
Engine and Engine Cooling13%96,294——
Fuel/propulsion System13%33,000——
Structure13%75,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 7 complaints
2012: 3201232013: 1201312015: 1201512016: 7201672017: 2201722018: 3201832019: 2201922020: 4202042021: 3202132022: 1202212023: 1202312024: 1202412026: 220262

n = 31 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2012 Infiniti M37 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Infiniti M37.

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Recent owner reports

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

The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti M37. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depressing the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact also stated that while driving on an incline, the vehicle lost power upon depressing the accelerator pedal and…

Electrical System · received Aug 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760232

The front passenger airbag warning light came on with a dash warning flashing light. I isolated the fault to the passenger seat weight sensor, which prevents the airbag from deploying when a passenger of less than 90 pounds is sensed in the front seat. The time from the onset of the warning light…

Air Bags · received Jan 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11711442

The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti M37. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was quoted a diagnostic fee and declined to pay the fee. The vehicle was not…

Air Bags · received Jun 11, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11593625

The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti M37. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, she was informed that the radiator pressure O-ring was leaking coolant. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 3, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11499969

Passenger Air Bag Sensor Failed. Concerned Passenger Airbag will not deploy when passengers are in the car. This is a Very Known and Problematic issue with Infiniti and Infiniti will not address this critical safety issue. Infiniti says repairs would be the owner responsibility and cost in excess…

Air Bags · received Aug 15, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11479314

Other Infiniti M37 years

← 2011 M37 · 2013 M37 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2013 M37160
2012310
2011 M37310

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Infiniti M37?

Owners most often report steering, air bags, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 11 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Infiniti M37?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2012 Infiniti M37 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M37 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.