Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Infiniti QX56 has 32 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
32
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2023 | ENGINE | Unknown. Timing chain issue. When car is started it makes a noise for about 10 min then goes away |
| Jun 2, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Catalytic Converter, A/F Sensor failed on the interstate when I was driving with kids in the car. To... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | ENGINE | I'M CURRENTLY DEALING WITH THE TIMING CHAIN NIGHTMARE SO MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD AND ARE HAVING. OF COU... |
| Oct 1, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehic... |
| Jun 1, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ON JUNE 1ST 2020 I TOOK MY 2011 INFINITI QX56 TO THE SHOP FOR HAVING THE CODE P0087. THE SHOP TOLD M... |
| Feb 1, 2020 | ENGINE | ENGINE IS MAKING LOUD WHINING NOISE AND JERKS. NOISE IS HEARD WHEN THE TRUCK STARTS AND IS ON IDDLE... |
| Jan 22, 2020 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON AN INCLINE APPRO... |
| Nov 22, 2019 | ENGINE | CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE ON DRIVER'S SIDE RESULTING IN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. |
| Oct 16, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI QX56. WHILE DRIVING 60 TO 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND AN ABN... |
| Aug 2, 2019 | ENGINE | THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BANK 1 NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH TURN 2011-... |
| May 1, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IL... |
| Nov 8, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI QX56. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD ... |
| Oct 17, 2018 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ... |
| Oct 6, 2018 | ENGINE | "TAKATA RECALL" ONLY OWNER OF 2011 QX56, ALWAYS ON TIME WITH PROPER MAINTANCE. AFTER A RECALL ON TH... |
| Sep 1, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHIC... |
| Aug 24, 2018 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TIMING CHAIN FAILURE AND ALSO CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED. |
| Aug 10, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI QX56. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATO... |
| May 3, 2018 | ENGINE | TODAY, I WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WHICH GOING TO COST ME $2,000. I ... |
| Mar 21, 2018 | ENGINE | THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON, AND I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO HOLMON INFINITI IN MAPLESHADE, N... |
| Jan 2, 2018 | ENGINE | MY VEHICLE NEEDS TWO CATALYTIC CONVERTERS REPLACED IN ORDER TO PASS SMOG. INFINITI DEALER WANTS $560... |