2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid: 4 recalls, 1 owner complaint.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Speed control / throttle, Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #14V583000 · 2014 · 6,562 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Infiniti m35 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 7, 2012, to September 9, 2013, 2014 Infiniti q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to July 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 Infiniti q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 9, 2010, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, in the affected vehicles, if the signal is lost from one of the…
Why it matters: The vehicle May gradually accelerate due to the throttle chamber reopening. This unexpected acceleration May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014.
Hybrid system Vehicle recall #16V527000 · 2016 · 1,140 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Infiniti m35 hybrid vehicles manufactured March 23, 2010, to September 9, 2013. A system overheat condition May cause the hybrid powertrain control module to shut off the engine.
Why it matters: If the engine shuts off while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the hybrid control module, automatic transmission control unit, and inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #20V755000 · 2020 · 2,708 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti m56, 2012-2013 m35 hybrid, and 2014 q70 and q70 hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2wd and with a hybrid or vk56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that May break.
Why it matters: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or May disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
The fix: Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #24V470000 · 2024 · 7,222 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Infiniti) is recalling certain 2011-2013 m56, 2012-2013 m35 hybrid, 2014-2018 q50, q70 hybrid, 2014-2019 q70, and 2015-2019 q70l two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Why it matters: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid has 1 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 3 M35 Hybrid model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 1). Neighboring years: 2012 (3 complaints, 3 recalls), 2014 (0 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid problems?
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (1).
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