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2013 Infiniti G37 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

75/100

#2 most-complained of 5 G37 years

The 2013 Infiniti G37 has a Complaint Index of 75 and ranks 2nd-worst among 5 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Airbags account for 57% of complaints, with 36 reports and 5 crashes, at a median mileage of 39,488.

Complaints
63
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
8 / 0
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
17 city / 25 hwy

Top 2013 Infiniti G37 problems

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

  1. Airbags36 (57%)
  2. Structure & Body9 (14%)
  3. Other8 (13%)
  4. Electrical System7 (11%)
  5. Engine7 (11%)
  6. Brakes4 (6%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers4 (6%)
  8. Steering3 (5%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain2 (3%)
  10. Fuel System1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy in low-speed and rear-end collisions, sometimes resulting in injuries such as concussions and ringing in the ears.
  • Passenger-side airbags reportedly deactivate on their own with a smaller adult or teen seated in the seat.
  • Some owners report sudden unintended acceleration or engine surging at very low speeds, leading to crashes into fences, walls, or buildings.
  • The steering wheel locked up in one report while shifting gears in a parking lot, causing the car to spin out of control.
  • Electrical system failures were reported, including the engine shutting off unexpectedly while driving and dashboard warnings during acceleration events.
2013 Infiniti G37 complaints: complaints filed per quarter72014 Q12015 Q42017 Q42019 Q12020 Q32022 Q12023 Q4
82 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2021 Q1 (7).

2013 Infiniti G37 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 Infiniti G37 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,000
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.

2013 compared with other G37 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Avoid10099119.5
2012Good2563119.5
2013Avoid7563020
2015No verdict010—

All Infiniti G37 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Infiniti G37 reliable?
NHTSA data shows the 2013 G37 has a Complaint Index of 75, ranking 2nd-worst of the 5 model years with data, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other G37 years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2013 Infiniti G37?
Airbags are the top problem area, making up 57% of complaints (36 of 63), with 5 crashes and a median failure mileage of 39,488.
Does the 2013 Infiniti G37 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2013 Infiniti G37, and 0 of those are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2013 G37 compare to other years?
The 2011 G37 has a worse Complaint Index of 100, while the 2012 G37 is rated Good with an index of 25, making 2013 one of the weaker years alongside 2011.

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.