IllustrationFRONT WIND SHIELD CRACKS WITH THE SLIGHTED HIT ON MY SECOND ONE IN THREE MONTHS. IF IT CAN NOT WITHSTAND ROAD DEBRIS IMAGINE A CAR ACCIDENT. *TR
2011 Infiniti QX56
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2011 Infiniti QX56 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 55.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
60–25K
225–50K
1050–75K
1675–100K
22100–150K
6150K+
62 reports with mileage · 16 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
Visibility complaints
2 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SIX INCH FRACTURE IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD UNDER THE WIPER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY AND THE FRACTURE WAS NOT PRESENT THE NIGHT BEFORE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WOULD…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SIX INCH FRACTURE IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD UNDER THE WIPER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY AND THE FRACTURE WAS NOT PRESENT THE NIGHT BEFORE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WOULD BE MONTHS BEFORE A NEW WINDSHIELD WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THERE WAS NOTHING TO INDICATE THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS STRUCK BY ANY DEBRIS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 07/08/11*LJ
Official recalls
226V455000 · Equipment:other:labels
Jul 15, 2026
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
20V188000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Mar 30, 2020
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.