Infiniti Q70 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 8, 2025 · 18 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Infiniti Q70, across 6 model years (2014–2019). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is power train.

Infiniti Q70
Une Infiniti Q70 présentée lors du mondial de l'automobile de Paris 2014.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Peak: 2015, with 10 complaints
2014: 0201402015: 102015102016: 3201632017: 2201722018: 1201812019: 220192

n = 18 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Infiniti Q70 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Q70 year: 2015. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2015 Q70: 10 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2016 Q70: 3 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2019 Q70: 2 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 Q70 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Power Train620
Air Bags330
Engine320
Steering330
Vehicle Speed Control321
Visibility/wiper330
Electrical System110
Exterior Lighting110
Seat Belts110
Service Brakes110

All Infiniti Q70 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2019 Q7022—Engine
2018 Q7011—Air Bags
2017 Q7021—Steering
2016 Q70315★Air Bags
2015 Q701015★Power TrainFar more complaints than other years
2014 Q70025★—

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Frequently asked questions

Which Infiniti Q70 years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2015 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Q70 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 Q70?

Power Train, with 6 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Infiniti Q70 have?

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