2018 Infiniti Q70L Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 7, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Q70L years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Infiniti Q70L. That is the most of any Q70L model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Infiniti Q70L problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags3
Electrical System1
Seats1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags3100%———
Electrical System133%———
Seats133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 2 complaints
2025: 1202512026: 220262

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Infiniti Q70L recalls (1)

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Power train:driveline:driveshaftJun 21, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V470000 · 7,222 vehicles

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.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Component/system failed: Passenger seat occupant classification/seat weight sensor associated with the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Repair facility stated moisture or prior moisture intrusion likely affected the sensor. The failed component should be available for inspection upon request…

Air Bags · received May 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11736425

The Passenger Occupant Classification System in the passenger seat is showing an airbag code of B00A0-02 on my 2018 Infiniti Q70L . The dealer cannot clear that code. The only solution is to replace the entire seat bottom (leather/foam/all electronics for raising the seat) all integrated. That part…

Air Bags · received Feb 19, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11718998

I have an immaculately maintained 2018 Infiniti Q70L, but the OCS system began having issues at under 75k miles. Originally, the problem was the passenger seat sensor not detecting someone in the seat, so airbags were disabled. This occured sporadically for a year, but no codes were detectable by…

Air Bags · received Oct 21, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11694676

Other Infiniti Q70L years

← 2017 Q70L · 2019 Q70L →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2019 Q70L22
201831
2017 Q70L01
2016 Q70L01
2015 Q70L31

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Infiniti Q70L?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, seats problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Infiniti Q70L?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2018 Infiniti Q70L a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q70L model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.