Infiniti · M37 · 2012
2012 Infiniti M37
0
Recalls
31
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2012 Infiniti M37 has no recalls and 31 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: steering (10 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2012 Infiniti M37 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is steering with 10 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2012 Infiniti M37 currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 31 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are steering (10), air bags (6), electrical system,electronic stability control (esc),engine (2).
- Vehicle
- 2012 Infiniti M37
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 31
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
11.3% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Owner Complaints
31 totalAIR BAGS
Jan 12, 2026
The front passenger airbag warning light came on with a dash warning flashing light. I isolated the fault to the passenger seat weight sensor, which prevents the airbag from deploying when a passenger of less than 90 pounds is sensed in the front seat. The time from the onset of ...
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AIR BAGS
Apr 11, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti M37. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was quoted a diagnostic fee and declined to pay the fee. The ve...
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 31, 2022
The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti M37. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, she was informed that the radiator pressure O-ring was leaking coolant. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the radiator needed to be replaced. ...
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AIR BAGS,SEATS
Mar 17, 2022
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Failed. Concerned Passenger Airbag will not deploy when passengers are in the car. This is a Very Known and Problematic issue with Infiniti and Infiniti will not address this critical safety issue. Infiniti says repairs would be the owner responsibilit...
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AIR BAGS
Oct 1, 2021
airbag light blinks. We tried the reset and it worked until someone sat in the seat. Called dealer and they said the seat bottom needs replacing as it’s a occupancy sensor. Cost for part + labor = 5K .. Totally outrageous. safety issue
AIR BAGS
Oct 9, 2020
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON IN MY 2012 INFINITI M-37 UPON STARTING IT THE MORNING OF 10/09/2020. I BROUGHT IT INTO MY LOCAL TAMPA INFINITI DEALERSHIP ON 10/21/2020 WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND HAVE HAD OVER 90% OF THE SERVICING COMPLETED. MY SERVICE ADVISOR MICHAEL...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
Jul 22, 2020
PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR HAS FAILED AND THE DEALER HAS QUOTED ME A PRICE OF $7019 TO REPAIR IT, SAYING THE SEAT HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST IS EXORBITANT, AND APPROACHES TO HE TOTAL VALUE OF THE CAR. THIS IS A DEFECT OF THE PART AND THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS THAT CONSUMERS SHOULD...
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AIR BAGS
Jun 1, 2020
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. I WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR ON PASSENGER SEAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WHICH COST AROUND $5500. *TR
STEERING
CRASHFeb 11, 2020
When the steering wheel is adjusted up, down or the telescopic adjustment is used a loud pop is heard, the casing comes apart and it is no longer possible to turn the wheel left or right.
STEERING
Nov 11, 2019
WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ADJUSTED TO A NORMAL SETTING THE CASING POPS AND IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL.
Showing 10 recent complaints from 31 total
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Why Compare These Pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Infiniti M37 have?
The 2012 Infiniti M37 has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2012 Infiniti M37?
NHTSA has received 31 owner-reported complaints for the 2012 Infiniti M37.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2012 Infiniti M37?
The 2012 Infiniti M37 received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Infiniti M37?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2012 Infiniti M37 are steering (10 reports), air bags (6 reports), electrical system,electronic stability control (esc),engine (2 reports).
Does the 2012 Infiniti M37 have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2012 Infiniti M37. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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