The most-reported Q70L run is JN1BY1PP9FM (2015 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Power train problems make up 36% of reports; 2018 is the worst model year at 1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for Q70L model years 2015–2019.
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 Q70L has 8 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 63% of every Q70L complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JN1BY1PP9FM•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| JN1AY1PP5FM•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| JN1BY1PP7FM•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| JN1BY1PP2JM•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| JN1BY1PP3JM•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| JN1BY1PP1JM•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| JN1BY1PR6KM•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| JN1BY1PP8KM•••••• | 2019 | — | — |
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 Q70L the gap between build years is 1×: a 2018 car draws 1 complaints per run, a 2015 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 2015 | 3 | 3 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2018 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 2015 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 36% of everything Infiniti Q70L owners report: Power Train, 4 of 8 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Seats | — | — | |
| Steering | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Infiniti Q70L; the 2 below cover build years 2015 to 2019. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 24V470000 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 2015–2019 |
| 19V654000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2019 |
24V470000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2015: 9 years on the road before the recall.
The Q70L against its rivals
The Q70L draws 1 complaints per production run; the Cadillac CTS 2.9, the Lincoln Continental 2.6 and the Buick LaCrosse 3.1. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti Q70L | 8 | 8 | 0% | |
| Cadillac CTS | 1,912 | 650 | 8.2% | |
| Lincoln Continental | 1,344 | 521 | 4.2% | |
| Buick LaCrosse | 1,928 | 618 | 4.3% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Infiniti Q70L | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 8 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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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 Q70L share of that is 8 complaints over 8 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Infiniti Q70L VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 8 NHTSA complaints from 8 Q70L runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Q70L production run has the most complaints?
JN1BY1PP9FM, a 2015 build, with 1 complaints. The typical Q70L run has 1.
Which Q70L years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2018 is heaviest at 1 complaints per run and 2015 lightest at 1.
Does the Q70L get more complaints than the Cadillac CTS?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the Q70L against 2.9 for the Cadillac CTS.
How many Q70L complaints involve a crash?
0% of 8 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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