Model year guide

2012 Infiniti m35h

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Infiniti m35h is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2012 Infiniti m35h — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Infiniti m35h at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined29 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Infiniti m35h recalls 3

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #24V470000 · manufacturer #R24A5, R24A7 · NHTSA lists this under M35 Hybrid · 21/06/2024

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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #20V755000 · NHTSA lists this under M35 Hybrid · 07/12/2020

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.

Fix: Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Hybrid Propulsion System NHTSA Campaign #16V527000 · NHTSA lists this under M35 Hybrid · 12/07/2016

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.

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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Infiniti m35h MPG & running costs

Combined29 mpg
City27 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,850
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S7)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume104 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Infiniti m35h costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,250
Fuel only$14,250
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
194.9 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
59.1 in
Wheelbase
114.2 in
Curb weight
4,129 lb
Front track
62.2 in
Rear track
61.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2012 Infiniti m35h. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

2012 Infiniti m35h trims & engines on record

Engines
3.5L 6-cyl

2012 Infiniti m35h vehicles on record

2012 Infiniti m35h — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Infiniti m35h have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2012 Infiniti m35h. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Infiniti m35h get?

The 2012 Infiniti m35h has a U.S. EPA estimate of 29 mpg combined (27 city / 31 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.