Infiniti M 2012

Model M made in 2012 by Infiniti got 8 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to suspension, wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel.

Model 2012

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V592000NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. V (Vehicle)14718MFRNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.12/19/201112/20/2011
Defect SummaryNissan is recalling certain model year 2011 infiniti fx, model year 2012 infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012 nissan nv vehicles. some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. as a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak.
Consequence SummaryIf there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryNissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about january 19, 2012. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
12V069000NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 10/05/2009 to 12/16/2011V (Vehicle)79275MFRNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.02/24/201202/24/2012
Defect SummaryNissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 juke, infiniti qx and infiniti m vehicles. the fuel pressure sensors may not have been tightened to the correct specification. as a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen due to heat and vibration causing fuel to leak.
Consequence SummaryFuel may leak from the pressure sensor, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective SummaryNissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on march 19, 2012. owners may contact nissan customer service at 615-725-1000.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
ITB12-01804/10/201210043948Infiniti: the electronic control module (ecm) needs to be replaced on a 2004 my and later vehicle. *js05/02/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
ITB-11-04608/31/201110041565Infiniti: navigation update software for call waiting function. *pe10/05/2011
ITB-11-04708/31/201110041569Infiniti: bluetooth hands-free sound may not work as intended, on the microphone system. *pe10/05/2011
ITB-11-04709/20/2012ITB-11-047-A10041569Infiniti: see document search button for owner letter. bluetooth hands-free sound may not work as intended, on the microphone system. *pe models 2011-2012 m37/56 & 2012 m35h hybrid. updated 9/24/12. *pe10/05/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
ITB12-00403/29/201210043784Infiniti: voluntary emissions recall campaign 2012 m35h ecm reprogramming. *kb04/26/2012
ITB12-00403/29/201210043784Infiniti: see document search button for owner letter. voluntary emissions recall campaign 2012 m35h ecm reprogramming. *kb04/26/2012
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
ITB-12-00502/03/201210043720Infiniti: vehicles using intelligent key system and/or door request switch can not lock or unlock vehicle doors. *pe04/24/2012
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
ITB-12-00502/03/201210043720Infiniti: vehicles using intelligent key system and/or door request switch can not lock or unlock vehicle doors. *pe04/24/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION
01/04/20128
 I was disappointed with my 2012 infiniti m37x purchased on 1/3/2012 at infiniti. my safety was put at risk with this vehicle. i took delivery of my new m37x on the night of 1/4/2012. upon delivery, i drove at highway speeds(65 mph). the car was vibrating constantly, and i felt the vibrations prominently through the steering wheel. within twelve hours of delivery, i contacted infiniti about the safety issues via email and telephone. on 1/5/2012, i brought the vehicle to the service department at infiniti. infiniti diagnosed the vehicle and discovered two defective tires/wheels. i feel that my safety has been placed in jeopardy with this infiniti vehicle. my minimum expectation from infiniti is the delivery of a safe vehicle.
WHEELS
01/04/20128
 I was disappointed with my 2012 infiniti m37x purchased on 1/3/2012 at infiniti. my safety was put at risk with this vehicle. i took delivery of my new m37x on the night of 1/4/2012. upon delivery, i drove at highway speeds(65 mph). the car was vibrating constantly, and i felt the vibrations prominently through the steering wheel. within twelve hours of delivery, i contacted infiniti about the safety issues via email and telephone. on 1/5/2012, i brought the vehicle to the service department at infiniti. infiniti diagnosed the vehicle and discovered two defective tires/wheels. i feel that my safety has been placed in jeopardy with this infiniti vehicle. my minimum expectation from infiniti is the delivery of a safe vehicle.