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Service bulletins for the 2013 Infiniti M56

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

115 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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P6305 2011-13 QX2018-03-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Timing Chain Voluntary Service Campaign - Final Expiration Notice ***** Campaign ***** INFINITI launched this Voluntary Service Campaign on May 6, 2016 on certain 2011-13 INFINITI QX56 and INFINITI M56 vehicles to offer clients the opportunity to replace the timing chain, chain guides, and crank sprocket at no charge to the client for parts and labor. INFINITI has made multiple attempts to notify clients concerning this service campaign and is now informing them that the campaign will end February 28, 2018. INFINITI wants to inform retailers to open repair orders on or before February 27, 2018 in order to have timing chain replacement covered by this service campaign. Vehicles presented for repair after this date will not be covered by this service campaign and any repair will be performed at client expense if the vehicle?s warranty has expired. ***** What Retailers Should Do ***** 1. Service Comm will deactivate P6305 on any unrepaired VINs on February 28, 2018. - Repair orders must be opened on or before February 27, 2018 - Claims submitted for repair orders opened after this date will be rejected. 2. Retailers should plan their parts inventory needs to align with the end of this campaign. 3. Retailers should submit any open claims for the timing chain replacement under this campaign as soon as possible. INFINITI would like to have all claims submitted by March 14, 2018.
P6305 2011-13 QX2018-03-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Timing Chain Voluntary Service Campaign - Expiration Notice ***** Campaign ***** INFINITI launched this Voluntary Service Campaign on May 6, 2016 on certain 2011-13 INFINITI QX56 and INFINITI M56 vehicles to offer clients the opportunity to replace the timing chain, chain guides, and crank sprocket at no charge to the client for parts and labor. INFINITI has made multiple attempts to notify clients concerning this service campaign and is now informing them that the campaign will end February 28, 2018. INFINITI wants to inform retailers to open repair orders on or before February 27, 2018 in order to have timing chain replacement covered by this service campaign. Vehicles presented for repair after this date will not be covered by this service campaign and any repair will be performed at client expense if the vehicle?s warranty has expired. ***** What Retailers Should Do ***** 1. Service Comm will deactivate P6305 on any unrepaired VINs on February 28, 2018. - Repair orders must be opened on or before February 27, 2018 - Claims submitted for repair orders opened after this date will be rejected. 2. Retailers should plan their parts inventory needs to align with the end of this campaign. 3. Retailers should submit any open claims for the timing chain replacement under this campaign as soon as possible. INFINITI would like to have all claims submitted by March 14, 2018.
ITB16-015b2018-03-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2011 ? 2013 QX56 AND M56; TIMING CHAIN Service Campaign ID # P6305 is No Longer Active. -Infiniti Service Campaign Bulletin ITB16-015 for Service Campaign P6305 was originally issued on May 5, 2016. -Service Campaign ID # P6305 is no longer active. -Repair orders opened after February 27, 2018 are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID #P6305. -Please discard previous versions of ITB16-015.
ITB18-0032018-02-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 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) requires that any automobile dealer that installs accessories on a vehicle prior to first retail sale must install a special label (?reduced capacity label?) on that vehicle if the total weight of all accessories on that vehicle exceeds 1.5 percent of the vehicle?s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 pounds, whichever is less. This includes accessories that the dealer installs (dealer installed factory accessories and dealer installed aftermarket accessories), and accessories installed at the Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) prior to the vehicle being delivered to the dealer. IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with this requirement may result in penalties imposed by NHTSA. Follow the instructions in this bulletin to help meet these requirements.
ITB17-009a2018-01-29. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. 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 this bulletin.
ITB09-039e2018-01-29. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. 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 bulletin.
ITB00-024g2018-01-29. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. 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 Worksheet was added on page 10. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
P6305 2011-132018-01-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Timing Chain Voluntary Service Campaign - Expiration Notice ***** Campaign ***** INFINITI launched this Voluntary Service Campaign on May 6, 2016 on certain 2011-13 INFINITI QX56 and INFINITI M56 vehicles to offer clients the opportunity to replace the timing chain, chain guides, and crank sprocket at no charge to the client for parts and labor. INFINITI has made multiple attempts to notify clients concerning this service campaign and is now informing them that the campaign will end February 28, 2018. INFINITI wants to inform retailers to open repair orders on or before February 27, 2018 in order to have timing chain replacement covered by this service campaign. Vehicles presented for repair after this date will not be covered by this service campaign and any repair will be performed at client expense if the vehicle?s warranty has expired. ***** What Retailers Should Do ***** 1. Service Comm will deactivate P6305 on any unrepaired VINs on February 28, 2018. - Repair orders must be opened on or before February 27, 2018 - Claims submitted for repair orders opened after this date will be rejected. 2. Retailers should plan their parts inventory needs to align with the end of this campaign. 3. Retailers should submit any open claims for the timing chain replacement under this campaign as soon as possible. INFINITI would like to have all claims submitted by March 14, 2018.
ITB17-0572018-01-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. 2011 - 2013 M AND M HYBRID, 2014-2015 Q70 AND Q70 HYBRID; POOR HEATER PERFORMANCE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE IF YOU CONFIRM With the engine running at full operating temperature and the HVAC set to VENT (face) and 90°F on both sides, the VENT air temperature on the passenger side is more than 10°F colder than the VENT air temperature on the driver side, AND THEN When the HVAC control is adjusted to 60°F on both sides, there is a noticeable change from warm air to cool (A/C) air discharged from VENT on both sides. This confirms proper MIX door operation, NOTE: If the MIX door operation is abnormal, this bulletin does not apply. Refer to ASIST for further diagnostic information. AND No HVAC DTCs are stored. ACTION 1. Drain the engine coolant. 2. Modify the thermostat. 3. Flush the cooling system 3 times with Long Life Coolant. 4. Replace the heater core. 5. Replace the thermostat with gasket.
P63052017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Timing Chain Voluntary Service Campaign - Expiration Notice ***** Campaign Summary ***** INFINITI launched this Voluntary Service Campaign on May 6, 2016 on certain 2011-13 INFINITI QX56 and INFINITI M56 vehicles to offer clients the opportunity to replace the timing chain, chain guides, and crank sprocket at no charge to the client for parts and labor. INFINITI has made multiple attempts to notify clients concerning this service campaign and is now informing them that the campaign will end February 28, 2018. INFINITI wants to inform retailers to open repair orders on or before February 27, 2018 in order to have timing chain replacement covered by this service campaign. Vehicles presented for repair after this date will not be covered by this service campaign and any repair will be performed at client expense if the vehicle?s warranty has expired. ***** What Retailers Should Do ***** 1. Service Comm will deactivate P6305 on any unrepaired VINs on February 28, 2018. - Repair orders must be opened on or before February 27, 2018 - Claims submitted for repair orders opened after this date will be rejected. 2. Retailers should plan their parts inventory needs to align with the end of this campaign. 3. Retailers should submit any open claims for the timing chain replacement under this campaign as soon as possible. INFINITI would like to have all claims submitted by March 14, 2018.
ITB12-011g2017-10-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. Modifications have been made to include 2017 Q50, Q60, Q70, QX60, and QX80 vehicles. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB17-0072017-10-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. CLIENT SATISFACTION INITIATIVE 2G TELEMATICS HARDWARE REPLACEMENT This bulletin applies to vehcile equipped with navigation systems only. SERVICE INFORMATION On February 26, 2016 Infiniti announced that it was sending a reminder notification to clients affected by AT&T?s planned discontinuation of the 2G cellular network. In June 2016, Infiniti communicated instructions to retailers to update new vehicles in their inventory with 3G compatible telematics control units. At this time, Infiniti is beginning the process of making 3G compatible hardware available to owners of affected vehicles as identified above. This upgrade may require an owner to make a co-payment in order to receive the 3G hardware update. Please refer to the Claims Information below to determine if an owner co-pay is required. This client satisfaction initiative includes both the hardware upgrade and a complimentary one-year subscription to Infiniti Connection Plus telematics service; this does not apply to PC454 (see page 2 for details). You MUST use Service Comm to confirm bulletin Applicability. NOTE: - Vehicle eligibility will be viewed on the second page of Service Comm. This activity is not displayed on the main page of Service Comm because it is optional for customers to participate. - Vehicles without Navigation are ineligible as they are not equipped with TCUs. Retailer?s Responsibility It is the retailer?s responsibility to check SERVICE COMM using the appropriate Service Comm I.D. for the status on each vehicle falling within the range of this client satisfaction initiative which for any reason enters the service department. If a vehicle subject to this client satisfaction activity was part of a retailer trade, the letter associated with that vehicle should be forwarded to the appropriate retailer for upgrade completion.
REVISION 1-PC4512017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 2G Telematics Hardware Replacement Client Satisfaction Initiative The announcement from September 2, 2016 has been revised to include: - The telematics upgrade for 2014-15 Q50 is now available. The procedure and part information has been added to this announcement.. - Second page of Service Comm is not VIN specific, service personnel should check vehicle repair history prior to offering clients an opportunity to upgrade - In lieu of repair history, TCU version can be checked on the information screen (see page 2) Please discard previous versions of this announcement.
ITB16-0472017-10-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. INFINITI; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR ABS DTC C1130 SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (ENGINE SIGNAL): ECM related DTCs (P-codes) must be diagnosed, repaired, and DTCs erased first. - DTC C1130 is an ABS DTC that indicates an output signal of the ECM is not recognized. - Absent or incorrect ECM signals, that are indicated by corresponding P-codes, may trigger C1130 in the ABS control unit. - Some vehicle features that can be affected by absent or incorrect ECM signals are: - Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) - Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) - VDC/ABS/TCS
ITB13-052a2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles and make changes to the body of the bulletin. Please discard previous versions.
ITB09-015h2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. 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.
ITB17-0052017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BLUETOOTH, USB, AND AUX FUNCTION DIAGNOSTIC TOOL SERVICE INFORMATION The Enhanced Multi-Media Interface Tester (EMMIT) J-51922 is a new special tool that tests the functionality of the following features: Bluetooth o Pairing/Connecting o Phonebook Access Profile o Hands Free Profile (for calls) o Bluetooth Audio test o Message Access Profile (for text messages, if so equipped) USB o Tests USB music playback o Tests USB music browsing capability AUX o Tests AUX Jack playback Use EMMIT to diagnose symptoms related to Bluetooth, USB, and AUX. If EMMIT passes diagnostic tests, the symptom is caused by the customer?s phone and not caused by the AV control unit. DO NOT replace the AV control unit. NOTE: If an AV control unit is replaced for multi-media issues that can be tested with EMMIT, a printed copy of the EMMIT diagnostic results must be included with the returned unit. See page 2 for more information about the EMMIT tool.
ITB11-005c2017-10-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; WHEELS. WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB17-0152017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. NAVIGATION SYSTEM REBOOTS WHEN SXM TRAFFIC IS ENABLED IF YOU CONFIRM The Navigation system in an Applied Vehicle reboots when SXM Traffic is enabled. NOTE: Perform the steps in this bulletin ONLY if the above condition occurs while the vehicle is in the state of Oregon. ACTION Update the Navigation system software using the DVD shown on page 2.
ITB17-0262017-08-01. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 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 dealer service staff. ACTION Perform the Service Procedure in this bulletin, starting on the next page.
ITB17-0182017-08-01. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT. 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 is a correction and a supplement to the ESM.
REVISION 3-PC4512017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 2G Telematics Hardware Replacement Client Satisfaction Initiative The announcement from January 3, 2017 has been revised to include: - Campaign repair bulletin, ITB17-007 has been developed and is now available on NNAnet, and ASIST. Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin.
REVISION 2-PC4512017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 2G Telematics Hardware Replacement Client Satisfaction Initiative The announcement from November 3, 2016 has been revised to include: - 283B0-3JA6A is the part number being used for all vehicles, except Q50 o This part supersedes the previous part (283B0-3JA5A). Retailers may continue to use the previous part until existing stock is exhausted. - 283B0-3JA7A is used for Q50 - These parts are not restricted and can be ordered through normal process Please discard previous versions of this announcement.
PC451_PC452_PC452017-02-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. "2G TELEMATICS HARDWARE REPLACEMENT CLIENT SATISFACTION INITIATIVE ON FEBRUARY 26TH, 2016 INFINITI ANNOUNCED THAT IT WAS SENDING A REMINDER NOTIFICATION TO CLIENTS AFFECTED BY AT&T’S PLANNED DISCONTINUATION OF THE 2G CELLULAR NETWORK. IN JUNE 2016, INFINITI COMMUNICATED INSTRUCTIONS TO RETAILERS TO UPDATE NEW VEHICLES IN THEIR INVENTORY WITH 3G COMPATIBLE TELEMATICS CONTROL UNITS. AT THIS TIME, INFINITI IS BEGINNING THE PROCESS OF MAKING 3G COMPATIBLE HARDWARE AVAILABLE TO OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES AS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. THIS UPGRADE MAY REQUIRE AN OWNER MAKE A CO-PAYMENT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE 3G HARDWARE UPDATE. PLEASE REFER TO THE CHART PROVIDED ON PAGE 2 TO DETERMINE IF AN OWNER CO-PAY IS REQUIRED. THIS CLIENT SATISFACTION INITIATIVE INCLUDES BOTH THE HARDWARE UPGRADE AND A COMPLIMENTARY ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO INFINITI CONNECTION PLUS TELEMATICS SERVICE; THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO PC454 (SEE PAGE 2 FOR DETAILS). NOTE: VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY WILL BE VIEWED ON THE SECOND PAGE OF SERVICE COMM (EXCEPT PC454). THIS ACTIVITY IS NOT DISPLAYED ON THE MAIN PAGE OF SERVICE COMM BECAUSE IT IS OPTIONAL FOR CLIENTS TO PARTICIPATE."
PC451_PC452 2G T2017-02-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. "PC451_PC452 2G TCU UPDATE - MAIL NOTIFICATION THE PURPOSE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO LET FIELD PERSONNEL KNOW THAT THE FIRST 22K OWNER MAILINGS HAVE BEEN SENT OUT TODAY. THIS FIRST MAILING WAS DIRECTED TOWARDS CURRENT INFINITI CONNECTION SUBSCRIBERS OR TRIAL PARTICIPANTS. THE REMAINING OWNER NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT OUT BETWEEN NOW AND DECEMBER 1, 2016. OWNER NOTIFICATION TIMING FOR Q50 OWNERS IS STILL TBD BASED ON PARTS AVAILABILITY TIMING."

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