Vehicle recall 20V755000 · December 7, 2020
Infiniti M56, M35 Hybrid and 2 more models
These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V755000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 7, 2020
- Filed by
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Owner notification
- February 5, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,708
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Infiniti M35 Hybrid (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Infiniti M56 (2011-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011
- Infiniti Q70 (2014): 2014
- Infiniti Q70 Hybrid (2014): 2014
Has your Infiniti been repaired?
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