2011 Infiniti M Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Infiniti M (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Infiniti M. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and steering (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 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
Transmission and drivetrain: “I have concerning issues with the transmission of this vehicle since purchase 8/27/2010. The transmission has major hesitation when accelerating, slowing down and with everday use(jerky feeling in city traffic) no matter what drive mode is used I.e sport, normal, eco, snow modes. Whether you pull out to pass on the freeway or,pass bicycle on a narrow 2 lane road, at residential speeds, the transmission hesitates dramatically(2-5 seconds),actually to the point I don't feel safe with this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10427671, filed 2011-09, 1,700 milesAir bags: “2011 Infiniti m37x. Consumer writes in regards to air bag light illuminating. The consumer stated with the light being on, there is no protection for the passenger. The light stayed on during various trips, for five minutes, three minutes and 13 minutes. When the consumer shut the vehicle off and started it again, the light illuminated and then went out. Within a couple of minutes, the light came back on and stayed on for 11 minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #10428530, filed 2011-09Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Sunvisor does not fold back far enough blocking tall driver's view of road. Left edge of sunvisor hits edge of trim preventing proper adjustment. Note that 2012 visors have been slightly redesigned and work properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10402797, filed 2011-05Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 1,700 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 12V069000Feb 24, 2012Fuel system, gasolineCovers: Infiniti M 2011–2012, Nissan Juke 2011–2012, Infiniti QX 2011–2012
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 juke, infiniti qx and infiniti m vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been tightened to the correct specification. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen due to heat and vibration causing…
Recall details for the 2011 Infiniti M → · Check a 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. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10136642Mar 23, 2018Electronic stability control, Wheels. WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please…
- 10041565Jan 28, 2013Electrical system. Infiniti: navigation update software for call waiting function. *pe see document search button for owner letter. Model 2010-2011 g37, qx56, fx35, fx30, ex35, m37, m56, m35h hybrid.
- 10041569Oct 16, 2012Electrical system. Infiniti: see document search button for owner letter. Bluetooth hands-free sound may not work as intended, on the microphone system. *pe models 2011-2012 m37/56 & 2012 m35h hybrid. Updated 9/24/12…
- 10043948Apr 10, 2012Electrical system. Infiniti: the electronic control module (ecm) needs to be replaced on a 2004 my and later vehicle.
- 10043720Feb 3, 2012Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Infiniti: vehicles using intelligent key system and/or door request switch can not lock or unlock vehicle doors.
- 10041765Oct 28, 2011Electrical system, Engine cooling. Infiniti: engine keeps running after pressing ignition quickly, but, will turn off after ignition pressed second time.
- 10041745Oct 7, 2011Fuel system. Infiniti: regarding m56 and qx56 - fuel rail pressure (frp) sensor is stored in the ecm.
- 10041571Aug 31, 2011Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Infiniti: power window switches were manufactured irregularly and may stop working.
- 10041566Aug 31, 2011Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Infiniti: during operation, rear window sunshade may make noise or stop operating.
- 10038546Apr 12, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan: there could be many transmission problems. Excessive engine braking after accelerating. Hesitation or excessive vibration when accelerating from a stop. Harsh downshift during acceleration…
Other model years of the Infiniti M
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 1,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Infiniti M have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Infiniti M as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2011 Infiniti M is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2011 Infiniti M been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Infiniti M reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 1,700 miles; 100% 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.
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.