Infiniti QX60 Engine Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 15, 2026 · 107 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Infiniti QX60 across 13 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (29).

At what mileage do engine problems happen?

Based on 31 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles4 · 13%
10k–25k miles2 · 6%
25k–50k miles6 · 19%
50k–75k miles4 · 13%
75k–100k miles6 · 19%
100k–150k miles7 · 23%
150k+ miles2 · 6%

How serious are the reports?

Of 107 complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.

Infiniti QX60 engine complaints by model year

Peak: 2014, with 29 complaints
2014: 292014292015: 162015162016: 1201612017: 202017202018: 102018102019: 9201992020: 3202032022: 3202232023: 5202352024: 3202432025: 4202542026: 3202632027: 120271

n = 107 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearEngine complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2027 QX60133%—
2026 QX60330%—
2025 QX60420%—
2024 QX60315%—
2023 QX60519%—
2022 QX60313%—
2020 QX60313%—
2019 QX60923%325
2018 QX601026%101,000
2017 QX602029%34,000
2016 QX6013%—
2015 QX601617%72,535
2014 QX602915%77,500

When owners reported it

Peak: 2025, with 20 complaints
2014: 1201412015: 1201512016: 1201612018: 3201832019: 142019142020: 4202042021: 9202192022: 122022122023: 122023122024: 152024152025: 202025202026: 15202615

n = 107 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists engine for the Infiniti QX60. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

I purchased this car early this year and have had continued electrical and engine problems. I had taken this car to the dealership in a matter of 3 times in one month for the same issue. This car has engine malfunction, resulting laced engine gaskets as well as exhaust system malfunction. Intake…

Received Oct 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768827

1. Transmission 2. My safety was put at risk on my 3rd incident when I was making left turn and almost was rear-ended because my vehicle went from Drive mode to Neutral mode. It was scary moment. 3. Reached out to the dealer once the 2nd incident happened. Service Advisor was not aware of any…

Received Sep 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767205

I was in the car with my children picking them up from school on a main road and my car just shutdown and refused to start without warning and or notice- I was next to a gas station and rolled myself into the lot to wait for a AAA tow truck to bring back to the dealership. It will not turn on and…

Received Sep 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765345

Vehicle power steering and "PS" light, check engine light, and master warning light came on. Got it to Auto Zone for diagnostic tag and report says power steering needs to be replaced. There is a build up and the liquid is not going where it should, it is backing up and over flowing. Suggested to…

Received Sep 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762659

Subject of Complaint: Severe odometer fraud, mileage tampering, and title misrepresentation by the selling dealership: Phenix Motors, LLC ([XXX]), operated by [XXX]. The Discrepancy: The vehicle was sold to me with a falsely represented odometer reading. Subsequent electronic diagnostics and…

Received Jul 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11752471
Infiniti QX60
A 2022 Infiniti QX60 Luxe photographed in Fresh Meadows, Queens , New York, USA. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all Infiniti QX60s have engine problems?

No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about engine for the Infiniti QX60. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the Infiniti QX60 engine?

No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.

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