AI Damage2012 Infiniti EX35: common problems
Owners of the 2012 Infiniti EX35 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 40% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 40% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 20% of all complaints
- 4 Parking brake 20% of all complaints
- 5 Seats 20% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- Air bags: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Parking brake: 1 complaints (20% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Seats: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 7-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake failure. The consumer stated she parked the vehicle in the driveway on a moderate slope covered with light snow. The consumer went back outside stood by the vehicle, when all of a sudden it popped out of park and started rolling down the hill.
Check engine light has been on for 2 years. I've repaired just about everything possible that comes up on the code reader and nothing keeps the engine light off. I've gone to the dealer for repairs and they cannot every guarantee their work will fix the problem. Another mechanic has repaired air flow sensors, etc.
Car seat passenger fault code b-1018 sensor in seat cushion is defective which prevents air bag from deploying for passengers.
Passenger airbag light came on. Brought to dealer who advised sensor needed to be replaced. Replaced at $593.14 before tax on 3-22-18. On 4-27-18, light came back on and returned to dealer who advised entire bottom of passenger seat needed to be replaced. Additional cost before tax was $2,201.21.
The contact stated that when the gear was in drive or reverse, the vehicle stalled as the push button starter switch was engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the vehicle operating as designed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the EX35 has 16 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Parking brake. Electric parking brake, codes, calipers.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Infiniti EX35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, engine, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (40%), airbag warning light (20%), brake failure (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2012 Infiniti EX35?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2012 Infiniti EX35 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2012 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.