Verdict
2012 Infiniti FX35: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2012 Infiniti FX35 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most SUV.
Owners filed 14 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 83% of 2012 SUVs. Air Bags leads the reports (21%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2012 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
14
Reports to NHTSA, 2012
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
18.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 83% of 2012 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2012 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (21% of 14 reports), followed by engine (21%).
Share of all 14 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11120141, ODI 11101285, ODI 11041876.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2012 Infiniti FX35 SUV RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
2012 Infiniti FX35 SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FX35 RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 16 | 23 | 19 |
| FX35 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 16 | 21 | 18 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2012 Infiniti FX35: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2012 Infiniti FX35?
Owners filed 14 NHTSA complaints about the 2012 Infiniti FX35 — fewer complaints than 83% of comparable 2012 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2012 Infiniti FX35?
The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (21% of complaints) and engine (21%).
How many recalls does the 2012 Infiniti FX35 have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2012 Infiniti FX35 as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Infiniti FX35 get?
The EPA rates the 2012 Infiniti FX35 between 18 and 19 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.