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2009 Infiniti QX56 4WD

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Seatbelt Engagement and Weight
  • Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags Located In Roof
  • Second Row and Third Row Automatic Locking Retractors
  • Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Ultrasonic Sensors and Camera
  • Rollover Sensor
  • Front Active Head Restraints
  • L A T C H
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Third Row 3-Point Center Seatbelt
  • Front, Second Row and Third Row 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
  • Side Guard Door Beams
 
Crash Test Results for the 2009 Infiniti Models:
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2009 Infiniti EX35 44554
2009 Infiniti FX35/50 Not
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2009 Infiniti G37 54555
2009 Infiniti G37 Not
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2009 Infiniti G37 Not
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2009 Infiniti M35/45 Not
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2009 Infiniti QX56 54Not
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Service Bulletins for 2009 Infiniti QX56 4WD
2009 INFINITI QX56:

Bulletin Number: Infiniti USA Ret
Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report Lists Updated The lists for each retailer?s Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report has been updated today in DBS. We made our best effort to rea

Bulletin Number: Infiniti USA Tak
Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q3 INFINITI is continuing to ask its retailers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls to help it achieve 100% custom

Bulletin Number: IPSB17-130
DBS Enhancement: Custom VIN Campaign Report INFINITI is pleased to announce the availability of a new DBS enhancement to the Service > Campaign screen: Custom VIN Campaign Report. The tool identifies open campaigns on a customized VIN li

Bulletin Number: IPSB18-218 Retai
DBS Enhancement: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report INFINITI announced the availability of a new DBS enhancement tool to the Service > Campaign screen: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report on July 9, 2018, which identifies owner cont

Bulletin Number: ITB00-024g
BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include vehicles built up to the publication date. Also, tips for using the ProCut? brake lathe were added on page 8, and a Brake Noise Diagnostic Works

Bulletin Number: ITB01-024e
NEW PAINT GUARD FILM REMOVAL INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to new, unsold vehicles with Paint Guard Film in Dealer Stock. This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and mo

Bulletin Number: ITB-03-051-C
INFINITI: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. WATER IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). MOISTURE IN THE AIR SOMETIMES TRAVELS INTO AND OUT OF

Bulletin Number: ITB-03-051-C
INFINITI: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. WATER IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). MOISTURE IN THE AIR SOMETIMES TRAVELS INTO AND OUT OF

Bulletin Number: ITB-03-051-C
INFINITI: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. WATER IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). MOISTURE IN THE AIR SOMETIMES TRAVELS INTO AND OUT OF

Bulletin Number: ITB-03-051-C
INFINITI: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. WATER IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). MOISTURE IN THE AIR SOMETIMES TRAVELS INTO AND OUT OF

Bulletin Number: ITB-03-051-C
INFINITI: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. WATER IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). MOISTURE IN THE AIR SOMETIMES TRAVELS INTO AND OUT OF

Bulletin Number: ITB-03-051-C
INFINITI: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. WATER IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). MOISTURE IN THE AIR SOMETIMES TRAVELS INTO AND OUT OF

Bulletin Number: ITB-04-051B
INFINITI: CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR AXLES DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION. *PE UPDATED 11/2/11. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB-04-051B
INFINITI: CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR AXLES DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION. *PE UPDATED 11/2/11. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB-08-024A
INFINITI: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE. INCLUDED IN THE RESTRAINTS SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE MANUAL (ESM) FOR EACH VEHICLE IS INFORMATION NECESSARY TO SERVICE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) SAFELY. IMPROPER MAINTENANC

Bulletin Number: ITB08-024A
SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE; INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL INFINITI MODELS WITH THE SRS SYSTEMS. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB-09-011-A
INFINITI: WHEN INSECTS, DIRT, FINGER PRINTS, OIL FILM, MOISTURE OR EXHAUST GAS IS NEAR OR AROUND RAIN SENSOR, THIS CAUSES THE RAIN SENSOR, WHEN WIPER LEVER IS PUSHED DOWN, TO EITHER MAKE A SINGLE STROKE OR OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. NO MODELS

Bulletin Number: ITB-09-012-F
INFINITI: DUE TO A LOOSE FUEL FILL CAP, THE EVAP LEAK DTCS (P0442, P0455, P0456) ARE STORED AND MAY BE THE CAUSE. MODEL YEARS 2007-2011. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB09-015h
12 VOLT BATTERY STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE FOR NEW VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY This bulletin has been amended throughout. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin Number: ITB-09-020
INFINITI: ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM IMPROPER BATTERY CONNECTION. THE BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB-09-020
INFINITI: ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM IMPROPER BATTERY CONNECTION. THE BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB-09-031
INFINITI: AFFECTED VEHICLES HAS THE MIL ON AND DTC P1421 STORED (COLD START CONTROL) IN ECM. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB09-039e
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years. Also, warranty information on pages 1 and 8 has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bul

Bulletin Number: ITB-09-050
INFINITI: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/BLINKING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

Bulletin Number: ITB-09-062
INFINITI: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. NO APPLIED VEHICLES AFFECTED: ALL MODELS; NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB-10-006A
INFINITI: 5 SPEED A/T DTC DIAGNOSES FOR P1701, P1702, P1703, P1704, P1705, P1754, P1759, P1764, P1769, P1774. APPLIES TO RE 5R05A ONLY TRANSMISSIONS (5 SPEED A/T). IF ONE OR MORE DTCS LISTED ARE FOUND STORED IN SELF DIAGNOSIS, USE THE

Bulletin Number: ITB-10-025
INFINITI: THE PROPELLER SHAFT U JOINT (JOURNAL/JOURNAL BEARINGS) IS THE SOURCE OF NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION ON AN APPLIED VEHICLE. DIAGNOSE BY EVALUATING THE U JOINT WITH THE PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVED. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB-10-025
INFINITI: THE PROPELLER SHAFT U JOINT (JOURNAL/JOURNAL BEARINGS) IS THE SOURCE OF NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION ON AN APPLIED VEHICLE. DIAGNOSE BY EVALUATING THE U JOINT WITH THE PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVED. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB-10-027
INFINITI: A XENON HEADLAMP IS NOT FUNCTIONING BECAUSE OF AN ISSUE INSIDE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY (AN INTERNAL ISSUE). REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL, FOLLOW THE DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR INFORMATION FOR XENON HEADLAMPS. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB-10-035A
INFINITI: FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE. A NOISE (CLUNKING, SQUEAKING, POPPING) CAN BE HEARD WHEN PERFORMING AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS-TURNING STEERING WHEEL LEFT/RIGHT; DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS; DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS; ACCELERATING/

Bulletin Number: ITB-10-056-A
INFINITI: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS OF ABS/VDC WHEEL SPEED SENSORS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODELS 2007-2013 INFINITI. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB-10-056-A
INFINITI: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS OF ABS/VDC WHEEL SPEED SENSORS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODELS 2007-2013 INFINITI. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB10-058b
2004-2018 QX56 AND QX80; ENGINE OIL LEAK AT RIGHT SIDE BLOCK BALL PLUG This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin Number: ITB-11-049-B
INFINITI: REPROGRAMMING ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) ON ALL QUALIFYING VEHICLES. NO MODELS LISTED. MODEL YEARS 1998-2013. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB-12-005
INFINITI: VEHICLES USING INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM AND/OR DOOR REQUEST SWITCH CAN NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK VEHICLE DOORS. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB-12-005
INFINITI: VEHICLES USING INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM AND/OR DOOR REQUEST SWITCH CAN NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK VEHICLE DOORS. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB-12-008
INFINITI: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) SENSOR(S) DETECTS AIR SLOWLY LEAKING AND WARNING LIGHT IS ON FOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE. *PE

Bulletin Number: ITB-12-014
INFINITI: POWER STEERING HOSE SERVICE PART CHANGE. THE HOSE NOW COMES WITHOUT THE PRESSURE SENSOR. IF ONLY PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDS REPLACEMENT DO NOT REPLACE ANY HOSES. *JS

Bulletin Number: ITB12-018
INFINITI: THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ON A 2004 MY AND LATER VEHICLE. *JS

Bulletin Number: ITB-13-12
INFINITI: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON LOCATED ON OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES OF VEHICLES CAN BE DISABLED (OR ENABLED) THROUGH EITHER THE "COMFORT & CONV" SETTI

Bulletin Number: ITB-13-13
INFINTI: CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT SET AND DTC P0605 IS STORED. IF A MALFUNCTION IN THE ASCD SYSTEM IS DETECTED, THE CRUISE INDICATOR MAY STAY ON AND THE SET INDICATOR MAY FLASH. *JS

Bulletin Number: ITB17-009a
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years, and warranty information on page 2 has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of thi

Bulletin Number: ITB17-018
BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin

Bulletin Number: ITB17-018
BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin

Bulletin Number: ITB17-026
INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by deale

Bulletin Number: ITB17-026a
INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL IF CUSTOMER REPORTS: Customer routinely experiences difficulty fueling the vehicle at different fuel stations (filling nozzle shuts off every few seconds while filling at multiple stati

Bulletin Number: ITB17-026b
INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL The update below was sent out to Regions and Retailers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and retailer personnel aware that we are re-notifying c

Bulletin Number: ITB17-026b
INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard previous version

Bulletin Number: ITB17-026b
INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard previous version

Bulletin Number: ITB17-026b
INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL The update below was sent out to Regions and Retailers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and retailer personnel aware that we are re-notifying c

Bulletin Number: ITB17-042a
INFINITI; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous version

Bulletin Number: ITB17-042b
INFINITI; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin Number: ITB18-003
REDUCED VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY LABEL (REGULATORY REQUIREMENT) This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with dealer installed or VPC installed accessories. SERVICE INFORMATION The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA

Bulletin Number: ITB18-034
TRANSMISSION & ENGINE AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC REPORTING SERVICE INFORMATION To support proper diagnosis and to promote Fixed-Right-First-Time ? Infiniti may review CONSULT-III plus (CIII plus) data relating to vehicle o

Bulletin Number: ITB18-037
PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors

Bulletin Number: ITB18-037
PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors

Bulletin Number: ITB19-008
EXTERIOR CLEANING INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION When cleaning the exterior of an Infiniti vehicle, damage may occur when using a cleaner with too high of an alkaline concentration. - Always refer to the Appearance and care section of

Bulletin Number: Revision 1-IEVAP
OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Retailers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and retailer personnel aware that we are re-notifying clients at th

Bulletin Number: Revision 1-IEVAP
OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Retailers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and retailer personnel aware that we are re-notifying clients at th

Bulletin Number: Revision 1-IEVAP
OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement UPDATE August 17, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin The announcement from March 21, 2017 has been revised to include: o Clarification that the refueling concern is extremely ha

Bulletin Number: Revision 1-NEVAP
OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement UPDATE August 17, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from March 21, 2017 has been revised to include: - Clarification that the refueling concern is extremely h

 
Recalls for 2009 Infiniti QX56 4WD
2009 INFINITI QX56
NHTSA Campaign ID: 10V074000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected: 340000
Defect Description:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW IMPROVED SENDER CARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
2009 INFINITI QX56
NHTSA Campaign ID: 10V072000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates: 02/09/2007 - 12/14/2009
Potential Units Affected: 179383
Defect Description:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.
Consequence:
THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
 
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