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Infiniti Q70 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 17 owner complaints on the Infiniti Q70 from 15 production runs; the worst run has 3, the typical one 1.1.

NHTSA complaint records · 17 complaints · 15 runs · 2015–2019 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Q70 run is JN1BY1AR3FM (2015 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.7× the typical run. Power train problems make up 27% of reports; 2015 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for Q70 model years 2014–2019.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Infiniti Q70 has 15 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 41% of every Q70 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Infiniti Q70 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JN1BY1AR3FM••••••20153——
JN1BY1AR2FM••••••201511—
JN1BY1AP0FM••••••20151——
JN1BY1AP3FM••••••20151——
JN1BY1AP9FM••••••20151——
JN1BY1PP3FM••••••20151——
JN1AY1AP2FM••••••20151——
JN1BY1AR1GM••••••20161——
JN1BY1AR3GM••••••20161——
JN1BY1PR6GM••••••20161——
JN1BY1PP6HM••••••20171——
JN1BY1PPXHM••••••20171——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 3 Q70 runs has 1 complaint or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Infiniti Q70 the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2015 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 2016 one 1.

FIG.02·Infiniti Q70 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2016133—
20151.3971
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2015 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2016 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 27% of everything Infiniti Q70 owners report: Power Train, 6 of 17 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Infiniti Q70 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Power Train6——
Visibility/wiper3——
Vehicle Speed Control31—
Engine3——
Air Bags3——
Steering2——
Exterior Lighting1——
Electrical System1——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Infiniti Q70; the 3 below cover build years 2014 to 2019. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Infiniti Q70 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
24V470000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft2014–2019
19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2019
20V755000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft2014
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

24V470000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2014: 10 years on the road before the recall.

The Q70 against its rivals

The Q70 draws 1.1 complaints per production run; the Cadillac CTS 2.9, the Lincoln MKZ 3.5 and the Acura RLX 1.8. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Infiniti Q70 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Infiniti Q7017151.15.9%
Cadillac CTS1,9126502.98.2%
Lincoln MKZ1,6204643.55.9%
Acura RLX110601.81.8%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 17 reports on the Infiniti Q70, 5.9% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Infiniti Q70 — complaint severity
OutcomeInfiniti Q70All vehicles
Complaints filed171,115,966
Involved a crash1 (5.9%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported158,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Infiniti Q70 share of that is 17 complaints over 15 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Infiniti Q70
Recalls14 campaignsFuel economy31 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems19 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space15 cu ftWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2014–2022

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Infiniti Q70 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 17 NHTSA complaints from 15 Q70 runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Q70 production run has the most complaints?

JN1BY1AR3FM, a 2015 build, with 3 complaints. The typical Q70 run has 1.1.

Which Q70 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2015 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 2016 lightest at 1.

Does the Q70 get more complaints than the Cadillac CTS?

No: 1.1 complaints per production run for the Q70 against 2.9 for the Cadillac CTS.

How many Q70 complaints involve a crash?

5.9% of 17 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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