2012–2013 Infiniti M35 Hybrid Recall: A system overheat condition may cause the hybrid powertrain control module…
NHTSA campaign 16V527000 · Hybrid Propulsion System · filed Jul 12, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Infiniti | M35 Hybrid | 2012, 2013 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V527000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.