Q70 (Y51)
Data covers 6 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
3.7-V6-Gas
3.7L 6-cylView details
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Infiniti Q70 Unidentified Engine
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5.6-V8-Gas
5.6L 8-cylView details
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3.5-V6-Hybrid
3.5L 6-cylView details
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VQ35DE
3.5L 6-cylView details
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Battery & Propulsion Reliability
Hybrid (HEV)
Battery & propulsion complaint analysis for the 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70
Too few field reports to rate this generation against peers yet. Most recently launched models accumulate complaints over the first 2-3 years.
What kind of battery complaint?
Among the 2 battery-related complaints, here's the type mix. These percentages describe what the complaints are about — not how reliable the vehicle is overall.
Battery fires, smoke, thermal runaway. Includes any complaint with fire reported.
Hybrid system warnings, eCVT, motor-generator, hybrid transaxle.
Battery & propulsion recalls (2)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
Consequence: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to June 25, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, the electric motor may stop working while the vehicle is being driven using the electric motor only.
Consequence: The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.
Sample complaint excerpts
Thermal Events
- [2012] IT ALL STARTED WITH A SMALL VIBRATION THAT FELT LIKE A WHEEL NEEDING BALANCING. THIS SYSTEM HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY AND FOR SHORT DURATIONS OVER THE COURSE OF A COUPLE OF WEEKS. THEN THE VIBRATION STARTED TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN, FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME AND WITH MORE INTENSITY SUCH TO BECOME A SHUTTERING THAT WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. WHEN THE SHUTTERING SUDDENLY BECAME VERY SEVERE,
Hybrid Drivetrain
- [2012] MY CAR WAS ISSUED A RECALL NUMBER 16V-527 IN JULY. AFTER MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AFTER IT SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FWY DUE TO THE HYBRID SYSTEM. THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT COMPLETE THE RECALL WORK DUE TO THE LACK OF PARTS, EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL APPEARS TO RELATE DIRECTLY TO THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH THE CAR. THE CAR WAS IN MTION ON THE FWY WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENL
Source: classified from NHTSA complaint and recall data. "Battery-related" includes high-voltage propulsion battery, charging system, hybrid drivetrain, electric propulsion, regenerative braking, 12V auxiliary battery, and thermal-event complaints. Other complaints (suspension, steering, brakes, infotainment) appear in the engine and vehicle-level sections. Rates are absolute counts, not normalized per-VIN — high-volume models naturally produce more raw complaints than low-volume ones. Self-reported death and injury counts are capped per complaint to limit form abuse.
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Infiniti Q70, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70
On a used 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the transmission and drivetrain (44), the steering (28) and the airbags and driver-assist systems (25). 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.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on the 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70 about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
- Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 28 owner complaints on the 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70 about the steering.
- 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 25 owner complaints on the 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70 about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 22 owner complaints on the 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70 about the engine, all engines combined.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on the 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70 about the electrical system.
Recalls (7)
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.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
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."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Infiniti M35 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 7, 2012, to September 9, 2013, 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to July 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 9, 2010, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, In the affected vehicles, if the signal is lost from one of the two throttle position sensors (TPS), the engine control module (ECM) will go into a fail-safe mode, partially closing the throttle chamber. Should the lost signal be restored, the throttle chamber may open, regardless of the position signal from the TPS.
Show 2 older recalls
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured October 16, 2013, to January 27, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to December 10, 2013. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with transmissions whose housings were damaged during their manufacturing.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to June 25, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, the electric motor may stop working while the vehicle is being driven using the electric motor only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70 complaints?
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the steering and the safety systems.
Is the 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70 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 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70 have?
NHTSA has 134 owner complaints on file for the 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70 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 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls covering some 2011-2019 Infiniti Q70 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 Q70?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the transmission, the steering and the safety systems, 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.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Q70?
The 2019 Infiniti Q70 received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Optional. Lane Departure Warning: Optional. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 134 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.