AI Damage2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 33% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
It all started with a small vibration that felt like a wheel needing balancing. This system happen intermittently and for short durations over the course of a couple of weeks.
I pulled over to inspect the car only to find my sunroof had exploded. A large hole was in the sunroof with glass debris on the oof. Luckily the explosion was outward and not inward into the car. I took pictures which shows the damage and the glass that was left on the roof.
My car was issued a recall number 16v-527 in july. After my car was towed to the dealer after it suddenly stopped while driving on the fwy due to the hybrid system.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the M35 Hybrid has 2 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, visibility. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (33%), vibration (33%), warning lights, check engine (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid?
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 M35 Hybrid 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.