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Infiniti M56 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 16 owner complaints on the Infiniti M56 from 13 production runs; the worst run has 2, the typical one 1.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 16 complaints · 13 runs · 2011–2013 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported M56 run is JN1AY1AP3BM (2011 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Power train problems make up 28% of reports; 2011 is the worst model year at 1.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for M56 model years 2011–2013.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Infiniti M56 has 13 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 50% of every M56 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Infiniti M56 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JN1AY1AP3BM••••••20112——
JN1AY1AP5BM••••••20112——
JN1AY1AP7DM••••••20132——
JNKAY01F77M••••••20111——
JN1AY1AP9BM••••••20111——
JN1AY1AP6BM••••••20111——
JN1AY1AP4BM••••••20111——
JN1AY1AR4BM••••••20111——
JN1AY1AR7BM••••••20111——
JN1AY1AP7BM••••••20111——
JN1AY1AR2CM••••••20121——
JN1AY1AR1CM••••••20121——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 1 M56 runs has 1 complaint or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Infiniti M56 the gap between build years is 1.2×: a 2011 car draws 1.2 complaints per run, a 2012 one 1.

FIG.02·Infiniti M56 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2012133—
20111.2119—
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2011 at 1.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2012 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 28% of everything Infiniti M56 owners report: Power Train, 7 of 16 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Infiniti M56 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Power Train7——
Engine5——
Electrical System3——
Fuel/propulsion System3——
Air Bags2——
Steering2——
Unknown Or Other2——
Seat Belts1——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Infiniti M56; the 3 below cover build years 2011 to 2013. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Infiniti M56 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
20V755000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft2011–2013
24V470000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft2011–2013
14V683000Fuel System, Gasoline2012–2013
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

20V755000 was opened in 2020 on cars built from 2011: 9 years on the road before the recall.

The M56 against its rivals

The M56 draws 1.2 complaints per production run; the Dodge Avenger 4.8 and the Cadillac STS 2.7. That is the lowest rate of the 3.

FIG.05·Infiniti M56 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Infiniti M5616131.20%
Dodge Avenger2,6595504.86.8%
Cadillac STS3421292.711.1%
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

FIG.06·Infiniti M56 — complaint severity
OutcomeInfiniti M56All vehicles
Complaints filed161,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Infiniti M56 share of that is 16 complaints over 13 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Infiniti M56
Recalls8 campaignsFuel economy19 mpg bestReliability5.0/5Common problems24 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space15 cu ftInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2011–2013

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Infiniti M56 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 16 NHTSA complaints from 13 M56 runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which M56 production run has the most complaints?

JN1AY1AP3BM, a 2011 build, with 2 complaints. The typical M56 run has 1.2.

Which M56 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2011 is heaviest at 1.2 complaints per run and 2012 lightest at 1.

Does the M56 get more complaints than the Dodge Avenger?

No: 1.2 complaints per production run for the M56 against 4.8 for the Dodge Avenger.

How many M56 complaints involve a crash?

0% of 16 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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