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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V527📅 Jul 12, 2016

2012–2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid recall: hybrid / ev battery

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

If the engine shuts off while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V527000
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,140
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-647-7261
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 15, 2016
Built
Mar 23, 2010 – Sep 9, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V527 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V527?

2012–2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid. 1,140 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Infiniti dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-647-7261.