The 2008 Infiniti QX56 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a brake pedal that can partially disengage from its bracket, leaving the driver with a loose, unresponsive pedal and significantly reduced stopping power.
A side curtain airbag recall affects vehicles built during a specific one-week window in early 2007: the airbags on those vehicles may not inflate correctly in a crash, reducing the protection they provide to occupants. On the fuel system side, the instrument panel fuel gauge can read roughly a quarter tank remaining when the tank is actually empty, giving the driver no warning before the engine stalls. A vehicle stalling unexpectedly on the highway creates a collision risk for both the occupants and surrounding traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The A-pillar finisher may be out of specification, potentially blocking the side curtain airbag from inflating properly at the upper B-pillar area.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both front pillar finishers at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The brake pedal pivot pin may not be properly manufactured and could come loose, causing the brake pedal to partially separate from its bracket. This creates pedal looseness and reduces braking force.
What the fix does
Your brake pedal assembly will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel gauge may incorrectly show about one-quarter tank of fuel remaining when the fuel tank is actually empty.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with an improved sender card at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake pedal pivot pin was not properly shaped during manufacturing. The pin can slide, causing the brake pedal to partially separate from its bracket.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the pivot pin and replace the entire brake pedal assembly if it was not formed correctly, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
