Owners have filed 79 complaints on the Infiniti Q60, covering 2014–2021. The system named most often is Air Bags (20 reports). Worst years by volume: 2017, 2018, 2014; cleanest: 2015, 2020, 2021. 4 reports describe a crash. On average the car was 4.2 years old when the problem happened.
What breaks on Infiniti Q60
Grouped by the system owners named — percentages are shares of all 79 Q60 complaints. Open any row for the full reports in owners' own words.
Air Bags 20 Read
The contact owns a 2018 infiniti q60. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact drove over black ice and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle struck the median on the highway. None of the frontal or side air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company to a body…
Airbag sensor light has been On/Off. After a passenger is seated on the passenger side, light goes off. A day or two later, light comes back on
The contact owns a 2018 infiniti q60. While driving 45 mph, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning or an impact occurring. The passenger seat was not occupied at the time. The vehicle was taken to infiniti of bakersfield (5200 gasoline alley dr, bakersfield, ca 93313, (661) 617-2020) where the contact was…
Engine 12 Read
The contact owns a 2021 INFINITI Q60. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle shifted into limp mode. The contact stopped the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing…
The Infiniti Q60/Q50 has issues with the accessory belt. The belt is known to break without any warning or major signs of wear and tear. When the belt breaks it makes the car difficult to drive and poses a safety risk. This issue affects the 2017-2022 models. When the belt break it causes additional problems such as…
Car malfunction light comes on spontaneously and runs rough and losses power and rpm can go to 4 at 35 mph and usually happens when car is idling parked for a little while. Them I cut it off and let it sit it goes back to normal. I also had prior problems with it smoking from tailpipe and it’s documented at dealership…
Steering 10 Read
I got in an accident while visiting colorado with my son on 7/15/2018 I was driving from boulder to denver passing through broomfield on hwy 36. The rental car that I picked up which was semi-random as I belong to hertz president circle - they have several cars to choose from as you get off. Since my son was with me…
There seems to be an issue with my 2018 Infiniti Q60 and I am not the only one. My allignment is perfect and my tires are new but the vehicle still tends to wander on the freeway which feels very unsafe and dangerous. I have spoken to others with this vehicle and they also have the same issue. Nobody can figure out…
Loss of steering control while driving 2018 infiniti q60s red sport. After a search online, I found that this problem has been predicted with the drive-by-wire or steer-by-wire system. (direct adaptive steering system) mileage at time of event approx. 2,252 miles. Dry roads, no rain, overcast, about 70 degrees. Speed…
Power Train 8 Read
I was driving the car at approximately 75 mph down the highway. Several warning lights came on in the dash including the crash sensors, and the car lost all power. I was able to safely pull the car over to the side of the road. I tried to restart the car with no success. Once the start button is pushed, the car makes…
On Feb 5, 2025, I received written confirmation from Infiniti Consumer Affairs (Case #[XXX]) that my vehicle was eligible for recall repair. However, on Jan 27, 2025, my Infiniti dealer (Stevens Creek Infiniti) informed me that Infiniti had denied the recall, despite this being necessary for California emissions…
The vehicle was subject to an active manufacturer safety recall involving the oil pressure control system and diagnostic trouble code P06DA, which requires inspection and replacement of the Engine Room Sub-Harness if the condition is present. The defect was confirmed by an authorized dealer, DTC P06DA was verified,…
Electrical System 5 Read
I had my Q60's oil changed at my local Nissan dealer, who provided a courtesy car wash, after which my back up camera screen went blank and my driver side camera was unreadable with fluorescent coloring. Nissan rep and supervisor had no explanation why those 2 cameras failed and referred me to an Infinity dealer. Both…
Screen in vehicle goes black which disables rear camera visibility, which is a safety hazard. This happens in motion or when at a stop. This is known issue going back to 2017 with infiniti and they have done nothing to resolve the issue. I am told by the dealership they can't replicate the issue. They don't need to…
This report relates to NHTSA campaign ID# 10V074000 "Fuel gauge reading may be incorrect." My car has the same symptom as described in the above recall case - fuel gauge shows one-third tank of fuel remaining when the fuel tank is empty. Recall was in 2010 so my car model, 2015 Infiniti Q60 Coupe, is not listed in the…
Service Brakes 3 Read
2018 Infiniti Q60, ABS Actuator is malfunctioning. Causing spongy feeling when applying breaks. When breaking, the pedal goes to the floor in order to stop
Front brake caliper came apart while driving. It was no longer over the rotor or pad. Two caliper bolts missing from the manufacturer. The vehicle was in motion when I heard this tapping sound. It was the front brake caliper hitting the inner wheeel
I noticed a continuous grinding sound while driving that was coming from somewhere. Lowered my windows and determined the sound was coming from the left front wheel. Upon inspection the brake pad was cracked into 2 pieces and jammed onto the rotor. Made an immediate repair of all brake pads on the car but problem…
Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Read
The contact owned a 2020 Infiniti Q60. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH during a rainstorm and attempting to change lanes, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated, prompting the contact to attempt to slow the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle hydroplaned to the left, colliding with the vehicle in that…
The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q60. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with turbo…
Forward Collision Avoidance 2 Read
The contact's sibling owns a 2019 infiniti q60 coupe. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the automatic emergency braking system activated independently. The contact stated that there was no other vehicle in the immediate vicinity. The vehicle was taken to fette infiniti (1137 us-46, clifton, nj 07013,…
The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti Q60. The contact stated that while reversing the rear-view camera image was distorted and scrambled, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who reprogrammed the rear-view camera, but the failure persisted. Additionally, while operating…
Q60 years to avoid — and the clean ones
Complaints per model year. More reports usually means more cars on the road as well as more trouble, so read the crash and fire columns alongside the count.
| Model year | Complaints | Top system | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Engine | — | — | |
| 2020 | Air Bags,seats | 1 | — | |
| 2019 | Electrical System | — | — | |
| 2018 | Air Bags | 1 | — | |
| 2017 | Air Bags | 2 | — | |
| 2015 | Electrical System,fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| 2014 | Air Bags | — | — |
The same model year, different builds
Every complaint carries the first 11 characters of the VIN — plant, year, body and engine. That is a production series, and complaints are spread across them very unevenly.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Distinct production series | 60 |
| Average complaints per series | 1.3 |
| Worst single series | 5 complaints |
| Average age at failure | 4.2 years |
A model average of 1.3 hides a worst series at 5. Enter a VIN above to see the numbers for that exact build instead of the model as a whole.
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How we count
Every figure here comes from complaints owners filed with NHTSA — 1,100,006 of them, covering 1,982 models built between 1981 and 2026.
A complaint is an unverified report: someone wrote down what happened to their car. It is not a confirmed defect and not a recall. What makes the volume useful is the pattern — when thousands of owners of the same build describe the same failure, that is a signal no marketing brochure will give you.
Two things we do that the source does not. First, we compute the age of the car at the moment of failure from the incident date and the model year. Second, we group complaints by the first 11 characters of the VIN — the production series — so a bad plant run does not disappear into a model-wide average.
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Q60?
By complaint volume, 2017, 2018, 2014 drew the most owner reports. Bear in mind that popular years put more cars on the road, so check the crash and fire columns too.
Which Q60 years are the cleanest?
2015, 2020, 2021 have the fewest complaints on file. For recent years that can simply mean the cars are young.
How many complaints does the Infiniti Q60 have?
79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, covering 2014–2021. Of those, 4 describe a crash and 0 a fire.
Are these complaints verified?
No. They are unverified reports from owners. NHTSA publishes them as filed and investigates only a fraction. The value is in the pattern, not in any single report.
Can I check complaints for one specific car?
Yes — enter its VIN above. We match the first 11 characters, which identify the plant, year, body and engine, so you get complaints on that exact production series rather than the whole model.