Reliability
Infiniti

Q60 (CV37)

2017-2022 · Compact Coupe · 1 engine
67 NHTSA Complaints
5 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
4 Crash Reports
Inspection checklist

Reliability Score

7.0 / 10

Reliability score

About as many owner complaints as similar compact coupes

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 21 powertrain complaints. A typical compact coupe fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 21.

Scores this low have often eased: the three years after looked about 0.8 points better in the typical case.

Breakdown
Complaints overall21 complaints against about 21 for similar vehicles
7.0
Last three years
n/aNot enough data
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced
n/aNot enough data
Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating
n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year
  • 20176.6
  • 20187.8
  • 2019n/a
  • 2020n/a
  • 2021n/a
  • 2022n/a

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record · from NHTSA's files, not reviewed by hand

Recall21V234
Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine, Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm), Software · 2,129 vehicles (6% of those built)

Complaints by Engine Code

Infiniti Q60 Unidentified Engine

62 complaints 15.5 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
18
engine
15
steering
10
other
6
interior
5
Show 2 additional engine variants with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

3.0L TT

3.0L
3 complaints 3.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
2
body
1
transmission
1
safety systems
1

2.0-I4-Gas

2.0L 4-cyl / 208 hp
2 complaints 2.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
2
transmission
2
electrical
1

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Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Infiniti Q60, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Safety Systems: 19 owner complaints
Engine: 19 owner complaints
Steering: 10 owner complaints
Transmission: 8 owner complaints
Electrical System: 6 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60

On a used 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the airbags and driver-assist systems (19), the engine (19) and the steering (10). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

  1. Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 19 owner complaints on the 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60 about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
  2. Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 19 owner complaints on the 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60 about the engine.
  3. Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on the 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60 about the steering.
  4. Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on the 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60 about the transmission and drivetrain.
  5. Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on the 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60 about the electrical system.
Open the full inspection checklist for the 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60

Recalls (5)

21V599000Aug 2, 2021serious
Back Over Prevention

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

21V234000Apr 4, 2021serious
Engine & Cooling

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles. After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power and reduce fuel supply to the engine.

20V145000Mar 13, 2020serious
Seat Belts

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.

19V654000Sep 12, 2019serious
Back Over Prevention

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

17V476000Jul 27, 2017serious
Fuel System

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60 complaints?

Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the engine and the steering.

Is the 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60 a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60 have?

NHTSA has 67 owner complaints on file for the 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls covering some 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Infiniti Q60?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the engine and the steering, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Q60 have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2017-2022 Infiniti Q60. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 67 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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