2018 Infiniti QX30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other QX30 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Infiniti QX30. That ranks 2nd out of 3 QX30 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 42%), typically at around 20,050 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 24owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Infiniti QX30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 42% | 20,050 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 17% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 17% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 17% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 13% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 8% | 2,200 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 4% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | 2,200 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Infiniti QX30 recalls (3)
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Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The bolt securing the right-hand side lower seat belt anchorage may have been incorrectly installed during production. This can result in the lower seat belt anchorage detaching in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with certain requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies, and number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: If the lower seat belt anchorage detaches in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will weld in a new retaining plate and secure the seat belt anchorage with a new anchor bolt, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.
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
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On XXX, at about 8:45 AM MT, my 2018 INFINITI QX30 (77,152 miles) suddenly lost all mobility on XXX in the [XXX]/[XXX] area during rush hour. The vehicle had started normally and driven about 9 miles with no warning lights or starting problems. Because traffic was stop-and-go, my recollection is…
emergency Service Provider Harassment tampering with vehicle to require emergency services to stalk harass or intimidate DV VAWA subscriber 6th time happened whe used battery was given to customer and allege customer need other repairs to avoid service render..Placing unsual sharp objects such as…
The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the steering wheel, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed…
The rear subframe on my 2018 Infiniti QX30 experienced a structural failure at approximately 39,000 miles. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Infiniti dealer, who confirmed failure of the rear subframe, a critical structural and safety component. This failure created a serious safety…
I am submitting a safety concern regarding the headliner in my vehicle. The rear portion of the headliner has detached and is sagging downward. As shown in the attached photo, the sagging material obstructs visibility through the rear window, significantly reducing the driverâs ability to see…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Infiniti QX30?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Infiniti QX30?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Infiniti QX30 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other QX30 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.