2012 INFINITI G37 Reliability
The 2012 INFINITI G37 has 63 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and seats. Compared with nearby G37 model years (2010–2013), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the G37's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
63
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
5
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2012 INFINITI G37 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 model year, filed between 2012 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 33 | 52% |
| Seats | 11 | 17% |
| Electrical system | 10 | 16% |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 16% |
| Speed control / throttle | 6 | 10% |
| Body structure | 4 | 6% |
| Engine | 4 | 6% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 4 | 6% |
2012 INFINITI G37 recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2012 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V538000 | Nov 4, 2011 | Visibility / wipers — power window devices and controls | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 INFINITI G37 coupe vehicles and certain model year 2011 nissan 370z vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through August 29, 2011. Due to a programming error, the power window switch controller in the… |
How the 2012 compares with nearby G37 years
Verdicts compare these G37 model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77 | 0 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2011 | 100 | 1 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2012 (this page) | 63 | 1 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2013 | 63 | 0 | Air bags | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2012 INFINITI G37
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Seats: try every power and manual adjustment and check seat heaters if fitted.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2012 INFINITI G37 reliability FAQ
Is the 2012 INFINITI G37 reliable?
The 2012 INFINITI G37 has 63 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and seats. Compared with nearby G37 model years (2010–2013), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the G37's typical year.
What are the most common 2012 INFINITI G37 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 INFINITI G37 are air bags (33), seats (11), electrical system (10), unknown or other (10). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2012 INFINITI G37 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 INFINITI G37, including 11V538000 (visibility / wipers — power window devices and controls). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2012 INFINITI G37 compare with the 2011 and 2013 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2011 has 100 complaints and 1 recall (caution); the 2013 has 63 complaints and 0 recalls (solid). The 2012 has 63 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2012 INFINITI G37?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2012 G37, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.