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2011 Infiniti Qx56 Recalls & Complaints

2

open safety recalls on record

Serious

96 owner complaints filed · Severity Index 0.09 · updated 2026-08-07

The recalls

Serious20V188000

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy & full details

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.

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.

Serious26V455000

Equipment:Other:Labels

overloaded vehicle can raises the risk of a crash.

Remedy & full details

Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.

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."

Complaint volume

96 this model-year 8 median, same year

Volume alone is not a fault rate — popular vehicles attract more reports. Read it next to the severity mix below.

What owners reported happened

0Crashes
3Fires
0Injuries
0Deaths

Across 96 complaints. Severity Index 0.09.

Severity Index weights each complaint's reported outcome (death ×10, injury ×4, fire ×3, crash ×2) and divides by total complaints. It measures how severe reports are, not how often faults occur.

What owners report most

Engine37 · 39%Fuel/Propulsion System18 · 19%Suspension9 · 9%Unknown Or Other8 · 8%Power Train4 · 4%Engine And Engine Cooling…3 · 3%Electrical System3 · 3%Visibility · Windshield2
  1. Engine — 37 reports
  2. Fuel/Propulsion System — 18 reports
  3. Suspension — 9 reports
  4. Unknown Or Other — 8 reports
  5. Power Train — 4 reports
  6. Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor — 3 reports
  7. Electrical System — 3 reports
  8. Visibility:Windshield — 2 reports
  9. Structure:Body — 2 reports
  10. Fuel System, Gasoline — 2 reports

What to do

  1. Find your 17-character VIN on the driver's door jamb or the base of the windscreen.
  2. Check it against NHTSA's official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls — the authoritative record for your exact car.
  3. Book the repair with any franchised dealer. Safety recall work is free, with no time limit and regardless of who owns the car now.

Other model years

2004 (2) · 2005 (4) · 2006 (4) · 2007 (2) · 2008 (4) · 2009 (3) · 2010 (3) · 2011 · 2012 (3) · 2013 (3)

Numbers in brackets are open recall campaigns for that year.

Questions

Does an open recall mean the car is unsafe to drive?

Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.

Do I pay for recall repairs?

No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.

Why are there complaints but no recalls?

Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.