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Infiniti QX30 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 60 owner complaints on the Infiniti QX30 from 37 production runs; the worst run has 4, the typical one 1.6.

NHTSA complaint records · 60 complaints · 37 runs · 2017–2019 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported QX30 run is SJKCH5CP0JA (2018 builds) with 4 complaints, 2.5× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 23% of reports; 2017 is the worst model year at 1.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for QX30 model years 2017–2019.

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 QX30 has 37 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 28% of every QX30 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Infiniti QX30 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
SJKCH5CP0JA••••••20184——
SJKCH5CP9HA••••••201741—
SJKCH5CPXJA••••••20183——
SJKCH5CP1HA••••••20173——
SJKCH5CR6HA••••••20173——
SJKCH5CP5HA••••••20172——
SJKCH5CP4JA••••••20182——
SJKCH5CR1HA••••••201721—
SJKCH5CP3HA••••••20172——
SJKCH5CRXJA••••••20182——
SJKCH5CR8HA••••••20172——
SJKCH5CR7HA••••••20172——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 25 QX30 runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 11 QX30 VINs so far, most often 2018, 2017 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

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 QX30 the gap between build years is 1.7×: a 2017 car draws 1.7 complaints per run, a 2019 one 1.

FIG.02·Infiniti QX30 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20191332
20181.62415—
20171.733193
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2017 at 1.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2019 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 23% of everything Infiniti QX30 owners report: Electrical System, 19 of 60 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Infiniti QX30 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System19——
Air Bags163—
Steering11——
Unknown Or Other91—
Power Train8——
Service Brakes7——
Visibility/wiper6——
Engine6——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Infiniti QX30; the 6 below cover build years 2017 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 QX30 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2018–2019
17V691000Air Bags:frontal2017–2018
18V355000Seat Belts:front:anchorage2018
17V143000Air Bags:side/window2017
16V939000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2017
21V419000Steering2017
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

19V654000 was opened in 2019 on cars built from 2018: 1 year on the road before the recall.

The QX30 against its rivals

The QX30 draws 1.6 complaints per production run; the Mitsubishi Lancer 2.2, the Cadillac ATS 1.3 and the Chevrolet Volt 5.

FIG.05·Infiniti QX30 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Infiniti QX3060371.68.3%
Mitsubishi Lancer7443392.29.5%
Cadillac ATS3652751.34.9%
Chevrolet Volt1,81936152%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 60 reports on the Infiniti QX30, 8.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Infiniti QX30 — complaint severity
OutcomeInfiniti QX30All vehicles
Complaints filed601,115,966
Involved a crash5 (8.3%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported458,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 43% above 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 QX30 share of that is 60 complaints over 37 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Infiniti QX30
Recalls9 campaignsFuel economy27 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems60 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space19 cu ftUsed prices142 listingsInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2017–2019

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Infiniti QX30 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 60 NHTSA complaints from 37 QX30 runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which QX30 production run has the most complaints?

SJKCH5CP0JA, a 2018 build, with 4 complaints. The typical QX30 run has 1.6.

Which QX30 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2017 is heaviest at 1.7 complaints per run and 2019 lightest at 1.

Does the QX30 get more complaints than the Mitsubishi Lancer?

No: 1.6 complaints per production run for the QX30 against 2.2 for the Mitsubishi Lancer.

How many QX30 complaints involve a crash?

8.3% of 60 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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