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2013 Infiniti QX56 2WD

The 2013 Infiniti QX56 2WD is a 400-hp 5.6-liter V8 with a 7-speed automatic w/ adaptive shift control and manual shift mode w/ downshift rev matching and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $60,750 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.

It makes 400 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 413 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).

The QX56 measures 208.3 inches long on a 121.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,590 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$60,750 ($84,737 *)
MSRP with Destination$61,745 ($86,125 *)
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine Type5.6L DOHC V8 (VK56VD)
Displacement5.6 L
Horsepower400 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque413 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 32-valve, VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift)
Injection TypeDirect Injection Gasoline (DIG)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-wheel drive
Differential TypeVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) w/ 2-wheel or 4-wheel Active Brake Limited-Slip (ABLS)
Transmission
Transmission7-speed automatic w/ Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and manual shift mode w/ Downshift Rev Matching (DRM)
1st Gear4.89
2nd Gear3.17
3rd Gear2.03
4th Gear1.41
5th Gear1
6th Gear0.86
7th Gear0.78
Fuel Economy
City14 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined16 MPG
Tank Capacity26 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionDouble-wishbone, independent
Rear SuspensionDouble-wishbone, independent, auto-leveling air suspension (self-leveling)
Turning Diameter41.6 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc13.8 in x 1.2 in, vented
Rear Brake Disc13.8 in x 0.8 in, vented
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front20x8.0 alloy, forked 7-spoke
Wheels Rear20x8.0 alloy, forked 7-spoke
Tires FrontP275/60R20
Tires RearP275/60R20
Dimensions & Weight
Length208.3 in
Width79.9 in
Height75.8 in
Wheelbase121.1 in
Front Track67.5 in
Rear Track67.9 in
Ground Clearance9.2 in
Cargo Volume16.6 ft³
Curb Weight5,590 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.9 in
Headroom Rear40 in
Legroom Front39.6 in
Legroom Rear41 in
Shoulder Room Front63.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear63.5 in
Hip Room Front59.2 in
Hip Room Rear58.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2013 Infiniti QX56 SUV RWD).

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Infiniti QX56. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 15, 2026 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V455000

Nov 28, 2014 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 14V683000

Oct 24, 2014 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti QX56 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2012, to April 26, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured June 18, 2013, to February 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the incorrect part may block the flow of propellant to the air bag and the air bag's inflator may rupture. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 14V668000

32 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Infiniti QX56

Owner Complaints

32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Infiniti QX56 (3 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine19
Service Brakes4
Suspension4
Electrical System3
Power Train3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 9, 2023 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormally loud ticking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…”
Jun 14, 2023 · Power Train
“The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment while accelerating. The check…”
Apr 26, 2023 · Suspension
“Control arm failure”
Mar 27, 2023 · Engine
“Started car in the morning and it started misfiring very badly. Flashing check engine light. Immediately pulled over and shut engine off. Had it towed to my shop I use they hooked it up to computer…”
Feb 27, 2023 · Suspension
“The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that intermittently while parked, and while driving at various speeds, the rear of the vehicle was sagging. No warning lights were…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2013 INFINITI QX56. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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