QX30 (1st)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
M27020
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Infiniti QX30, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2017-2019 Infiniti QX30
On a used 2017-2019 Infiniti QX30, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (20), the airbags and driver-assist systems (20) and the steering (11). 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.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 20 owner complaints on the 2017-2019 Infiniti QX30 about the electrical system.
- 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 20 owner complaints on the 2017-2019 Infiniti QX30 about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2017-2019 Infiniti QX30 about the steering.
Recalls (6)
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.
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 2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The bolt securing the right-hand side lower seat belt anchorage may have been incorrectly installed during production. This can result in the lower seat belt anchorage detaching in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with certain requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies, and number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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.
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.
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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."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2017-2019 Infiniti QX30 complaints?
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017-2019 Infiniti QX30. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the steering.
Is the 2017-2019 Infiniti QX30 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 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017-2019 Infiniti QX30. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017-2019 Infiniti QX30 have?
NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file for the 2017-2019 Infiniti QX30 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 2017-2019 Infiniti QX30?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls covering some 2017-2019 Infiniti QX30 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 QX30?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems 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 QX30 have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2017-2019 Infiniti QX30. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 60 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.