2013 Infiniti QX56 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Infiniti QX56, 9% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There was car that pulled up behind me while I was idle in the driveway and as I pulled out no warning beep..and now the vehicle. Was not cranking for several hours and nothing is wrong with battery and remote is fully charged & have been stranded seval times because if of it...this has to be a recall”
NHTSA complaint #11413961, filed 2021-04, 99,000 miles“Dead battery. Replaced alternator and battery, vehicle is dead every 2-3 days. Many others report the same issue. Infiniti has an infotainment software update to fix this problem but have no fix for older vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11364157, filed 2020-10“Suv would not start so had to get a jump. 1 week later same thing. Had battery tested but was not bad and it had just been replaced by dealer in 2019. 1 week later again SUV would not start. Got a jump and took to jba Infiniti in ellicott city, md who charged the battery for 2 hours. 2 weeks later, SUV is hesitating to start. I refuse to pay another $186 for them to diagnose and then recharge the battery again. After some research it looks like others are having this same issue. Next, catalytic converters. …”
NHTSA complaint #11431708, filed 2021-09Related service bulletins
- 11031701Mar 30, 2026TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION See ITB19-029 for models built after those listed above for a different Service Procedure. SERVICE INFORMATION The Applied Vehicles are equipped…
- 11002539May 20, 2024INTELLIGENT 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, 2024CAN 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, 2024CAN 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.
- 10249891Jan 22, 2024TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10227251Nov 22, 20223G TELEMATICS HARDWARE DEACTIVATION SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory installed SOS switch, located near the overhead map lamp, also come…
- 10212027Apr 26, 2022DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10208933Feb 22, 2022INTELLIGENT 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, 2022CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10208943Feb 9, 2022BATTERY QUICK CHARGE NOTICE SERVICE INFORMATION When charging the vehicleâs 12 volt battery with the high amperage quick charge function, the ignition should never be ON, or…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 16% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 15% |
| 2009 | 2 | 29% |
| 2008 | 8 | 15% |
| 2007 | 4 | 19% |
| 2006 | 9 | 11% |
| 2005 | 7 | 9% |
| 2004 | 16 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2013 Infiniti QX56
19 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Infiniti QX56
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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