2012 Infiniti M Hybrid Review

Recall 20V755000 started on /Date(1607317200000-0500)/.

Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.

Consequence: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.

Remedy: Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Recall 16V527000 started on /Date(1468296000000-0400)/.

Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid vehicles manufactured March 23, 2010, to September 9, 2013. A system overheat condition may cause the hybrid powertrain control module to shut off the engine.

Consequence: If the engine shuts off while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the hybrid control module, automatic transmission control unit, and inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.