2012 Infiniti G37
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2012 Infiniti G37 has 98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 98. The most common issue is air bags problems (34% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2012 infiniti g37x. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator continuously illuminated as being off even though the passenger seat was occupied. the failure has occurred for two years. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was a flaw . There is 1 recall issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
98
Total Complaints
1
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
AIR BAGS
33 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI G37X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AS BEING OFF EVEN THOUGH THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED FOR TWO YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A FLAW
- • PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN A >120LB PERSON IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. *TR
- • THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS BLINKING. I TOOK THE CAR TO INFINITI AND I'M TOLD THAT THE THERE IS A FAILURE CODE B1018 STORED DUE TO INTERNAL FAILURE OF OCCUPANT AIRBAG DETECTION SENSOR. THEY ARE CHARGING $6,653 TO REPLACE THIS PART. $348 IS LABOR AND THE REMAINDER IS THE PART COST. THE CAR HAS 47,800 MIL
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI G37X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AS BEING OFF EVEN THOUGH THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED FOR TWO YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A FLAW ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2012 Infiniti G37
Based on 59 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 46K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
SPEED CONTROL
ELECTRICAL
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
AIR BAGS
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (1)
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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2012 Infiniti G37
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2012 Infiniti G37
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Infiniti New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Infiniti. If you're buying a used 2012 G37, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Infiniti dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 98 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI G37X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AS BEING OFF EVEN THOUGH THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED FOR TWO YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A FLAW
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: TL* THE CONTACT LEASES A 2012 INFINITI G37. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE SEAT PADDING HE HAS DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS HIP THAT WORSENS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140. UPDATED 10/12/12*LJ
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI G37. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD NOT START WITHOUT CHARGING THE BATTERY. ON JANUARY 30, 2014, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,430. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: 2012 INFINITI G37 - WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS FROM THE SUNROOF TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. ENTIRE FLOOR MATS UNDER WATER. HAPPENS EACH TIME IT RAINS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Infiniti dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Infiniti G37 — Year Comparison
How does 2012 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 98
- Recalls
- 1
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 5
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 98
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