The 2009 Infiniti Qx56 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 519,383 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW IMPROVED SENDER CARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC10V0720002010-03-02179,383 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
SUSPENSION
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints14
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2009 infiniti qx56. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the fuel gauge indicated that there was no fuel remaining, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and…”
“The contact owns a 2009 infiniti qx56. The contact while driving approximately 25 mph, there was swaying in the rear of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge was not operating properly after the fuel tank was filler. Additionally, there was an unknown failure with the rear…”
“The contact owns a 2009 infiniti qx56. The contact while driving approximately 25 mph, there was swaying in the rear of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge was not operating properly after the fuel tank was filler. Additionally, there was an unknown failure with the rear…”
“I was driving on interstate 435 w. In kansas city kansas. It was about 4:15 am traveling at 70-72 mph my visibility was ok but I thought that if I use my highbeam it would be better. As soon as I clicked high beam on my car instantly turned off. My headlights my interior lights and my radio…”
“I was driving on interstate 435 w. In kansas city kansas. It was about 4:15 am traveling at 70-72 mph my visibility was ok but I thought that if I use my highbeam it would be better. As soon as I clicked high beam on my car instantly turned off. My headlights my interior lights and my radio…”
“I was driving on interstate 435 w. In kansas city kansas. It was about 4:15 am traveling at 70-72 mph my visibility was ok but I thought that if I use my highbeam it would be better. As soon as I clicked high beam on my car instantly turned off. My headlights my interior lights and my radio…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 infiniti qx56. After grocery shopping, the contact opened the trunk with the remote. While putting the groceries inside the trunk, the trunk automatically closed without warning. The contact was able to stop the trunk from falling down with her hands. The dealer…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 infiniti qx56. After grocery shopping, the contact opened the trunk with the remote. While putting the groceries inside the trunk, the trunk automatically closed without warning. The contact was able to stop the trunk from falling down with her hands. The dealer…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Infiniti Qx56 as of
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