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2011 Infiniti G37: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Infiniti G37, most recently filed November 2011. Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Infiniti G37. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 11V538000 Filed Nov 4, 2011

POWER WINDOW SWITCH CONTROLLER

Visibility · power window devices and controls
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Repair progress not yet reported1,788 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (99)

99 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.

7involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Infiniti G37, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 99.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2011 compares with other G37 years

Best and worst G37 years →
20072008200920102011201220132015
This year (2011)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined

22
mpg combined
19
city
26
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,750
CO₂ tailpipe
404 g/mi
EPA class
Subcompact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,969per year
$247per month
682gallons a year

Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2011 Infiniti G37 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.7 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22$3,750404
3.7 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 20$4,100444
3.7 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20$4,100444
3.7 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 19$4,350468
3.7 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19$4,350468

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2011 Infiniti G37 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2011 Infiniti G37 have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 11V538000 (visibility). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2011 Infiniti G37 problems?

Owners filed 99 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (50), Unknown or other (14), Structure (11) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2011 Infiniti G37 get?

EPA rates the 3.7 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic version at 19 city, 26 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2011 G37 compare with other years?

Among the 2007–2015 Infiniti G37 model years at least five years old, the 2007 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2009 the most (167). The 2011 drew 99. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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