Does the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid, the most recent reported on June 21, 2024 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints), followed by service brakes (1).

How many 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid recalls and problems

3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid recalls

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 24V470000 · reported June 21, 2024 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 7,222 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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

NHTSA campaign 20V755000 · reported December 7, 2020 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 2,708 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Hybrid propulsion system

NHTSA campaign 16V527000 · reported July 12, 2016 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 1,140 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid vehicles manufactured March 23, 2010, to September 9, 2013. A system overheat condition may cause the hybrid powertrain control module to shut off the engine.
The risk: If the engine shuts off while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the hybrid control module, automatic transmission control unit, and inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Fuel/propulsion system1
Service brakes1
Visibility/wiper1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 24, 2020 · Service brakes · 220,000 miles
IT ALL STARTED WITH A SMALL VIBRATION THAT FELT LIKE A WHEEL NEEDING BALANCING. THIS SYSTEM HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY AND FOR SHORT DURATIONS OVER THE COURSE OF A COUPLE OF WEEKS. THEN THE VIBRATION STARTED TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN, FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME AND WITH MORE INTENSITY SUCH TO BECOME A SHUTTERING THAT WAS COMING…

Mar 4, 2019 · Visibility/wiper · 160,000 miles
ON MARCH 4, 2019 WHILE DRIVING THROUGH JEFFERSON CITY DOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH I HEARD AND FELT A LOUD EXPLOSION. I PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE CAR ONLY TO FIND MY SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED. A LARGE HOLE WAS IN THE SUNROOF WITH GLASS DEBRIS ON THE OOF. LUCKILY THE EXPLOSION WAS OUTWARD AND NOT INWARD INTO THE CAR. I TOOK…

Sep 13, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system · 58,000 miles
MY CAR WAS ISSUED A RECALL NUMBER 16V-527 IN JULY. AFTER MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AFTER IT SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FWY DUE TO THE HYBRID SYSTEM. THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT COMPLETE THE RECALL WORK DUE TO THE LACK OF PARTS, EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL APPEARS TO RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE PROBLEM I…

M35 Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2012	3	3
2013	4	1
2014	1	0

All Infiniti M35 Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid, the most recent reported on June 21, 2024 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid?: Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints), followed by service brakes (1).
How many 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 24, 2020.