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INFINITI M

19 NHTSA complaints and 2 safety recalls across model years 2003–2012.

Complaints
19
Recalls
2
Model years
7

The INFINITIM appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 19 consumer safety complaints and 2 recall campaigns across 7 model years (2003–2012). That averages roughly 3 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 7 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
20122
20115
20091
20081
20073
20042
20035

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

2
’07
7
’11
10
’12

Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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NHTSA Investigations

PE23023Preliminary EvaluationClosed2023-12-13

Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure

RQ15001Recall QueryClosed2015-03-18

Occupant Classification System Failure

PE15001Preliminary EvaluationClosed2015-01-12

Improper Frontal Air Bag Deployment

PE14034Preliminary EvaluationClosed2014-11-04

Steering column separation

PE12022Preliminary EvaluationClosed2012-07-26

Collision Mitigation System Malfunction

PE11038Preliminary EvaluationClosed2011-12-14

Fuel level gauge system failure

PE08037Preliminary EvaluationClosed2008-05-30

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the INFINITI M?▼
The INFINITI M has received 19 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2003 to 2012, with 2 recalls. That averages about 3 complaints per model year.
What years of INFINITI M are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the INFINITI M from 2003 to 2012 (7 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the INFINITI M have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many INFINITI M model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common INFINITI M complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the INFINITI M are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my INFINITI M has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. INFINITI M totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.