Is there a best year for the Infiniti Q60?

No Q60 year is marked as a best year in this data. Years like 2015, 2019, 2020, and 2021 have much lower complaint counts and complaint index scores between 0 and 50.

What is the main problem with the 2017 Infiniti Q60?

Engine issues are the top problem area for 2017, accounting for 38% of that year's complaints, with a median failure mileage of 9,500 miles, including reports of sudden engine shutdown while driving.

Does the 2018 Infiniti Q60 have steering problems?

Yes, steering issues make up 28% of 2018 complaints with a median failure mileage of only 885 miles, with owners reporting the steering wheel locking up or becoming very hard to turn.

Are there recalls on the Infiniti Q60?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns across all Q60 model years, including a 2017 fuel pump control module software recall and a 2018-2019 back-up camera software recall.

Infiniti Q60 Best and Worst Years (2014–2021)

The 2017 and 2018 Infiniti Q60 are the years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 100 and 83, the highest in the lineup. No model year is flagged as best; 2014 gets a Caution rating, while 2015, 2019-2021 show far fewer complaints.

Avoid 2017 Avoid 2018

Model years: 7; 2014–2021
NHTSA complaints: 83
Recall campaigns: 5
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Engine

Q60 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Infiniti Q60 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2014	Caution	67	13	0	0	Airbags	20	—
2015	No verdict	0	2	0	0	Electrical System	20	—
2017	Avoid	100	34	2	1	Engine	23	—
2018	Avoid	83	25	1	1	Airbags	22	—
2019	No verdict	17	4	0	1	Electrical System	22	—
2020	No verdict	50	2	1	1	Airbags	22	—
2021	No verdict	33	3	0	2	Engine	22	—

Q60 years to avoid: what went wrong

2017 Infiniti Q60 Index 100 · 34 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2017 Q60 has the highest complaint index (100) of any year and ranks worst overall. Engine problems dominate, making up 38% of complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 9,500 miles; owners describe sudden engine shutdowns at highway speed with no warning. Airbag complaints follow at 18% with a median mileage of 48,000. NHTSA also lists a recall (17V476000) for incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module software that can allow inaccurate fuel level readings. The year also logged 2 crashes and 2 injuries, more than any other Q60 year.

2018 Infiniti Q60 Index 83 · 25 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2018 Q60 ranks second worst with a complaint index of 83. Airbag issues lead at 32% of complaints with a very low median failure mileage of 3,175 miles, and steering problems follow at 28% with a median mileage of just 885 miles — owners describe the steering wheel locking up or becoming extremely hard to turn shortly after purchase. Engine and transmission/powertrain issues each account for 16%. NHTSA lists one recall (19V654000) covering back-up camera software. The year recorded 1 crash and 2 injuries.

Most common Infiniti Q60 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Engine23 (28%)
Airbags21 (25%)
Other12 (14%)
Steering10 (12%)
Transmission & Powertrain10 (12%)
Electrical System9 (11%)
Fuel System5 (6%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (6%)
Brakes4 (5%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Infiniti Q60 should I avoid?: NHTSA complaint data flags 2017 and 2018 as the years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 100 and 83, the highest among all Q60 model years.
Is there a best year for the Infiniti Q60?: No Q60 year is marked as a best year in this data. Years like 2015, 2019, 2020, and 2021 have much lower complaint counts and complaint index scores between 0 and 50.
What is the main problem with the 2017 Infiniti Q60?: Engine issues are the top problem area for 2017, accounting for 38% of that year's complaints, with a median failure mileage of 9,500 miles, including reports of sudden engine shutdown while driving.
Does the 2018 Infiniti Q60 have steering problems?: Yes, steering issues make up 28% of 2018 complaints with a median failure mileage of only 885 miles, with owners reporting the steering wheel locking up or becoming very hard to turn.
Are there recalls on the Infiniti Q60?: NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns across all Q60 model years, including a 2017 fuel pump control module software recall and a 2018-2019 back-up camera software recall.