Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | −33% | 2 | Engine | Few |
| 2015 | 10 | — | 1 | Transmission | Limited data |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 2 | — | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median Q70 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Infiniti Q70 problems
Latest Infiniti Q70 recalls
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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.
Remedy: 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.
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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.
Remedy: 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.
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Infiniti Q70 should you avoid?
None of the Infiniti Q70 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Infiniti Q70?
2019 has the fewest complaints compared with other Q70 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Infiniti Q70 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (6), speed control & acceleration (3) and engine & cooling (3). Transmission complaints peak in the 2015 model year.
How many recalls has the Infiniti Q70 had?
3 recalls across 2014–2019. The model year with the most is 2014. See all Infiniti Q70 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.