Every 2010 Infiniti QX56 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Suspension · NHTSA 10E019000
May 20, 2010Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
- Problem
- NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
- Risk
- IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Fix
- NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Full recall details for 10E019000 →Suspension · NHTSA 10V208000
May 14, 2010Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
- Problem
- NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
- Risk
- IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Fix
- NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Full recall details for 10V208000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 10V072000
Feb 3, 2010Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages
- Problem
- NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.
- Risk
- THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Full recall details for 10V072000 →
2010 Infiniti QX56 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Infiniti QX56, reporting 2 crashes, 2 injuries. Infiniti has issued at least 109 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Air Bags6
- Steering6
- Electrical System3
- Structure3
- Seat Belts2
- Suspension2
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (32)
- Electrical System (22)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (14)
- Power Train (9)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (7)
- Service Brakes (6)
Read Infiniti QX56 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Infiniti QX56. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CUTS BY GLASS FRAGMENTS FROM THE AIR BAG.”
2010 INFINITI QX56Dec 17, 2014
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10666974
Injury reportedCrash
“I OWN 2010 QX56. ON NOVEMBER 16TH I WAS COMING OUT OF PARKING GARAGE AT CHICAGO O'HARE AIRPORT. AFTER I PASS THE PAY BOOTH, WITH IN 15 FEET AT THE SPEED OF 4 TO 5 MILES PER HOUR, I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL BECAUSE OF SOME MALFUNCTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY.”
2010 INFINITI QX56Nov 29, 2011
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10437726
“Hello, I am the owner of the vehicle is a 2010 Infiniti QX56. Please look into any recalls provide placement or vehicle as well. I no longer have it as a vehicle was stolen.”
2010 INFINITI QX56Mar 22, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11726143
“The passenger airbag restraint system has failed. Specifically, the passenger seat airbag sensor has failed, meaning there is no current airbag functionality for the passenger in my 2010 Infiniti QX56.”
2010 INFINITI QX56Dec 28, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11562306
“MY AIRBAG LIGHT AND SEATBELT LIGHTS AREON AND THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT PRIOR TO THIS COMING ON. DEALER STATED I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT REPAIRED BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL.”
2010 INFINITI QX56Aug 5, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11241740
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