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2017 Infiniti QX30 recalls & problems

The 2017 Infiniti QX30 has 4 safety recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (11 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints33filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths3 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SteeringJun 2, 2021

Gear box › Shaft sector

Recall 21V4190001,959 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
Risk
A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PG1CF.

Components: Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector; Steering

Air bagsNov 1, 2017

Frontal

Recall 17V69100017,507 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Risk
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.
Air bagsMar 6, 2017

Side/window

Recall 17V14300079 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver-side curtain air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Risk
If the air bag fails to deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer Service at 1-800-662-6200.
Air bagsDec 28, 2016

Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

Recall 16V939000509 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles manufactured August 11, 2016, to September 27, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
A passenger air bag that fails to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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 QX30 SW AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2017 Infiniti QX30 SW FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

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

QX30

27mpg combined
City / highway24 / 33 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AM7) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

QX30 AWD

25mpg combined
City / highway21 / 30 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AM7) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/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 areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Air bags1120256,000 mi
Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel; Horn800014,500 mi
Steering7000—
Power train500025,000 mi
Unknown or other410125,000 mi
Service brakes400025,000 mi
Visibility/wiper4000—
Exterior lightingHeadlights2000—
Engine2000—
StructureBody1000—
Electronic stability control (esc)1000—
Vehicle speed control1000—

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

Recent owner complaints

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

NHTSA defect investigations