Safety

As of this writing, the 2011 QX56 hasn't been crash-tested.
Standard safety features include front and side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags for all three rows, an electronic stability system and active front head restraints. For a full list of safety features, see here. To see how well child-safety seats fit into the QX56, see here.
See also:
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it will make a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will first occur on ...
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test (US only)
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD) should never be tested using a two wheel dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used by some states for emissions testing), or similar equipment. Make sure ...
In-cabin microfilter
Models without Advanced Climate Control
System:
The climate control system is equipped
with an in-cabin microfilter which collects
dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure the air
conditioner he ...
