2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q70 Hybrid years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid. That is the most of any Q70 Hybrid model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,800 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | 1,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
Fix: Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Hybrid propulsion system
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to June 25, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, the electric motor may stop working while the vehicle is being driven using the electric motor only.
Risk: The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motor inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on November1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured October 16, 2013, to January 27, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to December 10, 2013. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with transmissions whose housings were damaged during their manufacturing.
Risk: The damaged housings could crack and fracture, creating road debris and disabling the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission assembly and replace it if cracks are found, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal; engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Infiniti M35 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 7, 2012, to September 9, 2013, 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to July 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 9, 2010, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, In the affected vehicles, if the signal is lost from one of the two throttle position sensors (TPS), the engine control module (ECM) will go into a fail-safe mode, partially closing the throttle chamber. Should the lost signal be restored, the throttle chamber may open, regardless of the position signal from the TPS.
Risk: The vehicle may gradually accelerate due to the throttle chamber reopening. This unexpected acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 2014 infiniti q70 hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph and going over a railroad track, the airbags deployed independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed but the body damage was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Other Infiniti Q70 Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Q70 Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Q70 Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Q70 Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Q70 Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q70 Hybrid model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.