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Infiniti FX35Model year report

2012 Infiniti FX35 Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
62,107miles, 8 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
19 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Infiniti FX35 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2012 Infiniti FX35. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by other or unknown (4) and air bags (3). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 13% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,107 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 80 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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

Engine: “I was driving through an intersection at about 15/20 miles an hour as the light had just turned green & my car just shut down out of no where all the lights were on on the dash, and the car rolled to a stop. I turned the emergency lights on. I put the car in park and hit the start button again & the car started with no issues. This is the 3rd time it has happen the same way. Luckily the other 2 times I was driving through a parking lot and the vehicle just shuts down while accelerating & in drive mode. There are no warning lights on my vehicle for maintenance. …”

NHTSA complaint #10887652, filed 2016-07, 70,500 miles

Other or unknown: “While driving in the middle lane on a five lane freeway, a piece of debris (about 1x2 ft) was bouncing from lane to lane. It bounced into my lane and went under my 2012 infinite FX35. I heard a loud bang and my airbags ejected open. My whole front windshield blew white, leaving me unable to see the road. Essentially, I was driving blindly at highway speed on the freeway with moving cars all around me. It's a wonder I didn't slam on my brakes, swerve or plow into the cars that I was behind, in front of, or to the side of me on the freeway. To think about the catastrophic consequences! …”

NHTSA complaint #11041876, filed 2017-11, 62,107 miles

Air bags: “Takata recall. I was driving my FX35 2012 Infiniti and the airbag spontaneously deployed and exploded. I did not hit any car or object, this was not due to an accident.... Just a deployment. It was a large boom, loud explosion, smell of a strong gun powder odor that burns your eyes. The airbag was torn. Please note that this happened as I was driving down a suburb street, no more than 35 MPH. I stopped the car right in the lane as I was in shock ....seeing no obstruction I pulled into the gas station a few yards up. Loud”

NHTSA complaint #11101285, filed 2018-06, 145,000 miles

Electrical system: “My 2012 Infiniti fx-35 fuel gauge stopped registering fuel levels about three weeks ago, and the warranty expired three months ago. I noticed the issue when starting the car in my garage. I contacted the Infiniti dealer, and they mentioned that I would be responsible for the repair which would not be covered under warranty. The problem actually involves the fuel sending units, nissan pn 25060-1cb0c and 25060-1cb1c, which retail at approximately $130.00 each. Parts and labor are in excess of $600.00. …”

NHTSA complaint #10909638, filed 2016-09, 53,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

13% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 70,500 miles.

0%0–1013%10–250%25–5063%50–7513%75–10013%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 62,107 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2012 Infiniti FX35 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
FX35 AWD3.5L 6-cyl7-speed automatic162118$4,550
FX35 RWD3.5L 6-cyl7-speed automatic162319$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 FX35 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. 80 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 80 bulletins →

Other model years of the Infiniti FX35

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20121462,1070—19—Not enough data
20111175,0000—19—Not enough data
20101385,0000—19—Not enough data
20092062,0001—19—Falling
20083596,5004—18Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20073771,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20064094,3797—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20059489,5009—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200412060,0007—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20036167,00010—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Infiniti FX35 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Infiniti FX35 have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2012 Infiniti FX35 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Infiniti FX35 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 4.

Has the 2012 Infiniti FX35 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 FX35 get?

The EPA rates the 2012 Infiniti FX35 (FX35 RWD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Infiniti FX35 reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,107 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 70,500 miles; 13% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. 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.