Model year
2011 Infiniti M56
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 13 complaints for the 2011 Infiniti M56 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (6), ENGINE (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
24V470000 · Jun 21, 2024
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
20V755000 · Dec 7, 2020
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
Complaints
13 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.113 | — |
| 4 DR RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.113 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M56 · 5.6L · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| M56x · 5.6L · Automatic (S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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