2013 Infiniti M56 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M56 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Infiniti M56. That ranks 3rd out of 3 M56 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 100%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Infiniti M56 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 | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Infiniti M56 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.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Infiniti M56?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Infiniti M56?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Infiniti M56 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M56 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.