2011 Infiniti M56 Technical Service Bulletins

95 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Infiniti M56. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11031720Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Infiniti by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application…
• 11002539May 20, 2024Electrical system. INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 11002537May 20, 2024Electrical system. CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 11001653May 20, 2024Electrical system. CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 11001182Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 11001179Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 11001177Apr 29, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10235451Apr 5, 2023Exterior lighting. HEADLAMP, FOG LAMP, OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10233614Mar 29, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10233611Mar 8, 2023Brakes. ABS/VDC CAN DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232646Feb 27, 2023Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232644Feb 27, 2023Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232645Feb 22, 2023Wheels. WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10222705Sep 27, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10212025Apr 6, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN CALL WAITING FUNCTION NAVIGATION UPDATE Service Campaign ID # P1235 is no longer active.  Repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P1235.  Discard all previous versions of ITB11-046.
• 10211972Mar 23, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2011 INFINITI M; POWER WINDOW AUTO-UP OPERATION CAMPAIGN ID # P1218 is no longer active.  Repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P1218.  Discard all previous versions of ITB11-052.
• 10208933Feb 22, 2022Electrical system. INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10208930Feb 22, 2022Electrical system. CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10208936Feb 7, 2022Engine cooling. DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10207844Jan 26, 2022Electrical system. CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10206354Dec 7, 2021Exterior lighting. HEADLAMP, FOG LAMP, OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10202229Sep 22, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2011 – 2012 M; BLUETOOTH SOUND QUALITY Service Campaign ID # P1239 is no longer active.  Repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P1239.  Discard all previous versions of ITB11-047.
• 10202228Sep 15, 2021Equipment. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2011 INFINITI M; REAR WINDOW SUNSHADE Service Campaign ID # P1238 is no longer active.  Repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P1238.  Discard all previous versions of ITB11-051.
• 10200008Jul 7, 2021Equipment, Steering. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2011 INFINITI M37 / M56; 4 WHEEL ACTIVE STEERING Service Campaign ID # P0328 is no longer active.  Repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P0328.  Discard all previous versions of ITB10-047.
• 10199137Jun 9, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10190150Mar 24, 2021Electrical system. INFINITI; FRONT SONAR PARKING SENSOR SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10190149Mar 24, 2021Electrical system. RADIO PRESETS / CLIMATE CONTROL SETTINGS / NAVIGATION SETTINGS CHANGE WITH INTELLIGENT KEY MEMORY This bulletin has been amended. Please see AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10191967Mar 16, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. NAVIGATION SYSTEM REBOOTS WHEN SXM TRAFFIC IS ENABLED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10191990Mar 12, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles. No other changes were made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10190028Mar 11, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO / WEATHER / TRAFFIC / TRAVEL LINK ACTIVATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10190026Mar 10, 2021Electrical system. NAVIGATION MAP DATA UPDATE MATRIX This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10190025Mar 10, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. AV CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT REQUIRES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10190187Mar 1, 2021Engine cooling. INFINITI; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10185397Dec 15, 2020Equipment. ALL 2011 INFINITI MODELS: I-KEY STORAGE REVISED; ALL KEYS ARE STORED IN CUP HOLDER This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of ITB11-043.
• 10185375Dec 10, 2020Electrical system, Engine cooling. 2005-2015 INFINITI VEHICLES; ECM REPROGRAMMING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of ITB15-024.
• 10180978Sep 14, 2020Fuel system, Equipment. INFINITI; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10176212May 14, 2020Equipment. PREMIUM NAVI/AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL UNIT DIAGNOSIS AND ORDERING This bulletin is no longer applicable. Discard previous versions of ITB11-066.
• 10171195Jan 17, 2020Suspension. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10164642Aug 16, 2019Seats. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHILE UNOCCUPIED IF YOU CONFIRM The front passenger seat back vibrates at highway speeds while unoccupied. AND There are no other shake or vibration concerns with the vehicle. ACTION Replace the front passenger seat back frame with the new one listed in PARTS INFORMATION on the last page of this bulletin.
• 10160176Apr 2, 2019Equipment. EXTERIOR CLEANING INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION When cleaning the exterior of an Infiniti vehicle, damage may occur when using a cleaner with too high of an alkaline concentration. - Always refer to the Appearance and care section of the related owner?s manual. - Not all cleaners are created equal. - Many cleaners come in concentrated form. - Alkaline cleaners (cleaners with a high pH value) can cause spots on…
• 10152991Jan 29, 2019Engine cooling. INFINITI; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10152503Nov 28, 2018Equipment, Engine. OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Retailers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and retailer personnel aware that we are re-notifying clients at this time.
• 10152502Nov 28, 2018Fuel system. INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL The update below was sent out to Regions and Retailers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and retailer personnel aware that we are re-notifying clients at this time.
• 10149809Oct 24, 2018Equipment, Body and structure. PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors (see examples on page 2). When removing the protective covering, care must be used to avoid scuffs, scrapes, cuts, and other abrasive contact to interior trim components. DO NOT use…
• 10149806Oct 12, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. TRANSMISSION & ENGINE AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC REPORTING SERVICE INFORMATION To support proper diagnosis and to promote Fixed-Right-First-Time ? Infiniti may review CONSULT-III plus (CIII plus) data relating to vehicle operation and function to help with vehicle diagnosis and diagnostic validation. IMPORTANT: For transmission/engine repair or replacement, retailers are required to connect C-III plus…
• 10149802Oct 9, 2018Equipment. Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report Lists Updated The lists for each retailer?s Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report has been updated today in DBS. We made our best effort to reassign vehicles to retailers based on the most recent owner information we received.
• 10149803Oct 2, 2018Air bags. Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q3 INFINITI is continuing to ask its retailers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls to help it achieve 100% customer recall participation for the following vehicles: ? 2001 I30 ? 2002-04 I35 ? 2003-08 FX ? 2002-03 QX4 ? 2006-10 M Sedan INFINITI expects to upload the next refreshed owner list to…
• 10145541Sep 28, 2018Equipment. DBS Enhancement: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report INFINITI announced the availability of a new DBS enhancement tool to the Service > Campaign screen: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report on July 9, 2018, which identifies owner contact information for specific campaigns. Currently, only Takata campaign owner lists are available.
• 10144497Aug 20, 2018Fuel system. INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10145053Aug 17, 2018Engine cooling. OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement UPDATE August 17, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from March 21, 2017 has been revised to include: - Clarification that the refueling concern is extremely hard to fill, not intermittent, and occurs at multiple fueling stations and fuel pumps - Customer expense may be applicable if the vehicle is out of warranty

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