The Infiniti QX30 spans 2017–2019 with 9 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 3.5/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2017, 2018, 2019 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2019, 2018, 2017. It delivers up to 27 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Infiniti QX30 is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2017 to 2019 across multiple generations.
How to read a Infiniti QX30 VIN — every digit explained
Every Infiniti QX30 carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Infiniti and the country it was built in.
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this QX30.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your QX30, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Infiniti QX30 have?
The Infiniti QX30 has 9 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2017–2019. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2019 Infiniti QX30 recalls 1
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
What's wrong. 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.
2018 Infiniti QX30 recalls 3
Air Bags:frontal
What's wrong. 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.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
What's wrong. 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
What's wrong. 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.
2017 Infiniti QX30 recalls 4
Steering
What's wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
Risk. A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PG1CF.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
What's wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles manufactured August 11, 2016, to September 27, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk. A passenger air bag that fails to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Air Bags:frontal
What's wrong. 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.
Air Bags:side/window
What's wrong. Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver-side curtain air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Risk. If the air bag fails to deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer Service at 1-800-662-6200.
Best and worst years for the Infiniti QX30
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 3 tracked years, the worst years are 2017, 2018, 2019 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2019, 2018, 2017.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 QX30 | Air Bags | Avoid | |
| 2018 QX30 | Electrical System | Avoid | |
| 2019 QX30 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Avoid |
What are the most common Infiniti QX30 problems?
The most-reported Infiniti QX30 problems are Engine (6 reports), Air Bags (15 reports) and Steering (10 reports) — out of 57 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Infiniti QX30 specifications & dimensions
The 2017–2019 Infiniti QX30 measures 174″ long on a 106″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 3,417 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Infiniti QX30 window sticker.
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019 | 174″ | 72″ | 61″ | 106″ | 3,417 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Infiniti QX30 cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the QX30 holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 89 cu ft of passenger volume and 19 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Infiniti QX30 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Infiniti QX30 get?
The Infiniti QX30 returns up to 27 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $2,850/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2019 Infiniti QX30 (2L 4-cyl) gets 27 mpg combined and costs about $2,850/yr to fuel, emitting 330 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 6/10, smog 3/10) — about $3,250 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 QX30 | 24 | 33 | $2,850 | 330 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2018 QX30 | 24 | 33 | $2,850 | 324 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2017 QX30 | 24 | 33 | $2,850 | 324 | 6/10 | 2L 4-cyl |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the QX30 stacks up against the most fuel-efficient sedans, or calculate this QX30's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Infiniti QX30 have? Power & range
The Infiniti QX30 is offered with 1 powertrain — 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | FWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Infiniti QX30 cost to own?
A used Infiniti QX30 sells for a median of about $11,995 for a 2018 — most listed between $8,995 and $18,900, from 32 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:
| Year | Typical price | Market range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 QX30 | $8,995–$18,900 | 7 | |
| 2017 QX30 | $6,900–$14,600 | 25 |
For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a QX30 is worth today, or browse used-market prices for sedans.
A Infiniti QX30 tends to depreciate faster than average. A typical example keeps roughly 37% of its value after five years — losing about 63% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 75% | $22,500 | −$7,500 |
| Year 2 | 63% | $18,900 | −$11,100 |
| Year 3 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 4 | 44% | $13,200 | −$16,800 |
| Year 5 | 37% | $11,100 | −$18,900 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this QX30 loses about 63% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $14,250 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the QX30 ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Infiniti QX30 to insure?
A Infiniti QX30 costs about $1,710 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 19% above the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (119, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the QX30's HLDI loss index. See Infiniti insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Infiniti QX30 safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the QX30 yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a Infiniti QX30 last?
A well-maintained Infiniti QX30 typically lasts 200,000–250,000 miles. With regular oil, transmission and timing service, most examples comfortably pass the 200,000-mile mark. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 3.5/5.
Check your Infiniti QX30’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this QX30’s VIN free →All Infiniti QX30 model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Infiniti QX30 — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 QX30 | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2018 QX30 | 3 recalls | — | |
| 2017 QX30 | 4 recalls | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the QX30?
By owner-complaint volume, 2017, 2018, 2019 drew the most reports. 2019, 2018, 2017 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the QX30 have?
9 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2017–2019. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all Infiniti recalls and reliability across every model.
What MPG does the QX30 get?
Up to 27 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a QX30 last?
A well-maintained QX30 typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the QX30 reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the QX30 is 3.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Infiniti QX30 warranty?
New Infiniti models carry a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 6 years / 70,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Infiniti dealer.
Where is the Infiniti QX30 made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your QX30's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Infiniti may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much does a QX30 weigh?
The QX30's curb weight is around 3,417 lb. Its GVWR — the maximum loaded weight — decodes from the VIN.
How much ground clearance does the QX30 have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.