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2012 Infiniti G37 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

43/100

#5 most-complained of 8 G37 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2012 Infiniti G37 has 63 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 43 out of 100 — #5 highest of 8 G37 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (33 complaints, 52% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

Complaints
63
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
5 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19.5
17 city / 25 hwy

Top 2012 Infiniti G37 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags33 (52%)
  2. Structure & Body15 (24%)
  3. Electrical System10 (16%)
  4. Other10 (16%)
  5. Engine9 (14%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain4 (6%)
  7. Brakes2 (3%)
  8. Fuel System2 (3%)
  9. Steering2 (3%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
2012 Infiniti G37 complaints: complaints filed per quarter72012 Q32014 Q32018 Q22019 Q32021 Q12022 Q32024 Q1
92 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q3 to 2025 Q4; peak 2019 Q1 (7).

2012 Infiniti G37 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 11V538000Nov 4, 2011Visibility & Wipers1,788 vehicles

    Visibility: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 subject vehicles was manufactured out of specification.

    Risk: The threshold for auto reverse activation is higher than the nissan specification. Should a body part become trapped by a closing window, a pinch injury may result.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window switches with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on december 5, 2011. Owners may contact nissan at 1800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2012 Infiniti G37 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
19.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,100
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2012 compared with other G37 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020072008200920102011201220132015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010Caution7176020
2011Avoid8699119.5
2012Good4363119.5
2013Caution5763020
2015No verdict1410—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Infiniti G37 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Infiniti G37 ranks #5 of 8 among G37 model years (Complaint Index 43/100, verdict: Good). It has 63 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Infiniti G37?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (33 complaints), structure & body (15 complaints), and electrical system (10 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 51,179 miles.
Does the 2012 Infiniti G37 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Infiniti G37, most recently reported 2011, covering visibility & wipers.
What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Infiniti G37?
EPA rates the 2012 Infiniti G37 at 19.5 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.