Infiniti Q60 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 22, 2026 · 83 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 83 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Infiniti Q60, across 7 model years (2014–2021). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (34). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.

Infiniti Q60
In Queens, New York. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Peak: 2017, with 34 complaints
2014: 132014132015: 2201522017: 342017342018: 252018252019: 4201942020: 2202022021: 320213

n = 83 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Infiniti Q60 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Q60 year: 2014, 2017, 2018. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2017 Q60: 34 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2018 Q60: 25 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2014 Q60: 13 complaints, 0 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2015 Q60: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2020 Q60: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2021 Q60: 3 complaints, 2 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Infiniti Q60 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Air Bags2141
Engine2040
Power Train1040
Steering1021
Electrical System840
Fuel/propulsion System520
Forward Collision Avoidance330
Seats320
Service Brakes320
Wheels320
Back Over Prevention220
Engine and Engine Cooling221
Lane Departure220
Seat Belts210
Tires210
Electronic Stability Control (esc)111
Exterior Lighting110
Structure110
Suspension110
Vehicle Speed Control110

All Infiniti Q60 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2021 Q6032—Engine
2020 Q6021—Air Bags
2019 Q6041—Electrical System
2018 Q60251—Air BagsFar more complaints than other years
2017 Q60341—EngineFar more complaints than other years
2015 Q6020—Electrical System
2014 Q60130—Air BagsFar more complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Infiniti Q60 years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2014 (13), 2017 (34), 2018 (25) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Q60 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Infiniti Q60?

Air Bags, with 21 complaints across 4 model years.

How many recalls does the Infiniti Q60 have?

5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.