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Infiniti EX35Model year report

2012 Infiniti EX35 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
59,998miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Infiniti EX35 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Infiniti EX35. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine (2) and brakes (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 59,998 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 103 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Passenger airbag light came on. Brought to dealer who advised sensor needed to be replaced. Replaced at $593.14 before tax on 3-22-18. On 4-27-18, light came back on and returned to dealer who advised entire bottom of passenger seat needed to be replaced. Additional cost before tax was $2,201.21. Advised problem was that the airbag may not deploy in the event of a crash. Specifically, the airbag light came on each time the car was started. Have retained all records and invoices. Vehicle never in an accident and nothing happened to the passenger seat to cause a problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11203262, filed 2019-04, 48,995 miles

Engine: “Check engine light has been on for 2 years. I've repaired just about everything possible that comes up on the code reader and nothing keeps the engine light off. I've gone to the dealer for repairs and they cannot every guarantee their work will fix the problem. Another mechanic has repaired air flow sensors, etc. And he keeps telling me it's a computer update that's needed to fix the light - not the problem with my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11309022, filed 2020-02, 80,000 miles

Brakes: “2012 Infiniti EX35 journey. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake failure. The consumer stated she parked the vehicle in the driveway on a moderate slope covered with light snow. The consumer went back outside stood by the vehicle, when all of a sudden it popped out of park and started rolling down the hill. The consumer managed to catch up with the vehicle, opened the door and put her foot on the parking brake, and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to find anything wrong. …”

NHTSA complaint #10572479, filed 2014-03

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,995 and 71,000 miles.

25%0–100%10–2525%25–5025%50–7525%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 59,998 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20142201922020
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Infiniti EX35. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
EX35 · wagon AWDnot rated———4 · 13.0% risk
EX35 · wagon RWDnot rated———4 · 13.0% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2012 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2012 Infiniti EX35 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
EX35 RWD3.5L 6-cyl7-speed automatic172420$4,100
EX35 AWD3.5L 6-cyl7-speed automatic172319$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 Infiniti EX35 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 103 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 103 bulletins →

Other model years of the Infiniti EX35

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2012559,9980—20—Not enough data
2011717,2000—20—Not enough data
20101525,0000—19—Rising
2009864,0000—19—Not enough data
20084475,3003—19Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Infiniti EX35 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Infiniti EX35 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Infiniti EX35 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Infiniti EX35 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2012 Infiniti EX35 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Infiniti EX35 get?

The EPA rates the 2012 Infiniti EX35 (EX35, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Infiniti EX35 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 59,998 miles and the middle half falls between 48,995 and 71,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.