Model year record

2017 Infiniti Q70 recalls & problems

The 2017 Infiniti Q70 has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Power trainJun 21, 2024

Driveline › Driveshaft

Recall 24V4700007,222 vehicles

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2017 Infiniti Q70 4 DR RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	11.3%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2017 Infiniti Q70 4 DR AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	11.3%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Q70

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

Q70 AWD

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S7) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

Q70

19mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

Q70 AWD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S7) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Steering	1	—
Visibility/wiper	1	—
Unknown or other	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Visibility/wiper
OUR SUNROOF GLASS SHATERED FOR NO APPERENT REASON. APPERENTLY THIS Has happened to many car owners and the car company's push it off on insurance. But this is a potential huge hazard.
Jan 27, 2023
Steering
Steering is dangerously unsteady. car reacts to road surface and will pull right or left without warning. Dealer denies a problem. this problem is repeatedly reported to NHTSA.
Oct 22, 2021

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.