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2013 Infiniti M37Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 17 owner complaints for the 2013 Infiniti M37. Most complaints involve steering (6) and electrical system (4). The EPA rates it 21 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
21mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
17
Top: steering
Fuel cost / yr
$3,600est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2013 Infiniti M37 as of Nov 11, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

17 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2014 – Oct 2026
  1. Steering6
  2. Electrical system4
  3. Air bags4
  4. Power train3
  5. Vehicle speed control2
  6. Engine2
  7. Electronic stability control (esc)2
  8. Seats1
  9. Suspension1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each M37 model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
201136
201232
201317
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Steering

6 reports
“VEHICLE 4WAS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS ON. WHILE DRIVING AFTER MAKING A TURN THE STEERING WHEEL UN-ALIGNS ITSELF SO WHEN YOU LOOK AT IT IT'S AS IF THE CAR IS UNALIGNED. I DID RESEARCH AFTER READING THERE HASVE BEEN MANY INFINITY RECALLS FOR STEERING ISSUES AND THIS IS COMMON. I AM HIGHLY CONCERNED I MAY GET INTO AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS MANUFACTURE ISSUE. HOW CAN I GET ASSISTANCE TO GET THIS FIXED?”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 15, 2026SteeringODI 11771368

Electrical system

4 reports
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Infiniti M37. The vehicle was a local independent dealer sale. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the contact was informed by the mechanic that there was a mileage discrepancy. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 80,000. The VIN search by the mechanic indicated that the mileage was 180,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 17, 2026Electrical systemODI 11731770

Air bags

4 reports
“In December, 2022, the airbag warning light activated. AT a cost to us of over $1500, the Infiniti dealer replaced the failed sensor. What we did not know is that this did not fix the problem and the air bag on the passenger side would never have deployed in the event of an accident. In November, 2023, the airbag warning light again activated. It turns out that the seat assembly had actually failed of which we were unaware. This is a very expensive repair to a part that should never have failed in the first place. After significant discussions with Infiniti, they did decide to cover the cost of the seat assembly itself but not the labor to install it (another $800). At this time, we are still unclear as to whether this will actually solve the problem. Aside from a very expensive repair to a part which never should have failed (especially since the car is very lightly driven) we were and are very concerned that this could have resulted in a very serious injury in the event of a vehicle crash. We consider the discussions with Inifiniti to be unsatisfactory with respect to the whole incident.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 28, 2023Air bags, SeatsODI 11557170
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Engines
3.7L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S7)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
M37
Auto (S7), 6 cyl, 3.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
182621$3,600420
  • M37
    Auto (S7), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
    18 city · 26 hwy · $3,600/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Infiniti M37 4 DR AWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
11.3%
Overall
5 / 5
Infiniti M37 4 DR RWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
11.3%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 11, 2026Vehicle 7008Vehicle 7007
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2013 M37 questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Infiniti M37 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 11, 2026.

What are the most common 2013 Infiniti M37 problems?

Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are steering (6), electrical system (4), air bags (4). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2013 Infiniti M37 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Infiniti M37 at 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

How safe is the 2013 Infiniti M37?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2013 Infiniti M37 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 11, 2026