2018 Infiniti Q60 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2018 Infiniti Q60 ranks 2nd worst out of 7 model years, with a Complaint Index of 83 and 25 NHTSA complaints led by airbags (32%) and steering (28%). It carries 1 recall and an
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 83/100
- #2 of 7 Q60 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 25
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19.5 city / 27.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2018 Infiniti Q60 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags8 (32%)
- Steering7 (28%)
- Engine4 (16%)
- Other4 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (16%)
- Electrical System3 (12%)
- Seat Belts2 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (8%)
- Brakes1 (4%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbag warning lights illuminate and stay on even after dealers reset the computer, sometimes recurring across multiple visits.
- Passenger airbags have deployed unexpectedly at highway speed with no impact and no occupant in the seat.
- Frontal and side airbags failed to deploy during an actual crash after the vehicle struck a median.
- Power steering intermittently locks up or becomes extremely tight at low mileage, accompanied by a steering wheel warning light.
- Steering wheel pulls to the right or the vehicle wanders on the freeway despite correct alignment and new tires.
- Tires reportedly wear out or sway erratically well before typical replacement intervals.
2018 Infiniti Q60 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2018 Infiniti Q60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 27.5 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2018 compared with other Q60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Infiniti Q60 reliable compared to other Q60 years?
- Among the 7 model years with data, 2018 ranks 2nd worst with a Complaint Index of 83, behind only 2017 at 100. NHTSA lists 25 complaints for 2018, mostly involving airbags and steering.
- What are the most common problems on the 2018 Infiniti Q60?
- Airbags account for 32% of complaints and steering for 28%, followed by engine and transmission/powertrain issues at 16% each. The median mileage at failure was 3,175 for airbag complaints and 885 for steering complaints.
- Does the 2018 Infiniti Q60 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Q60, covering collision avoidance and camera software, remedied by a dealer software update. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Did the 2018 Q60 airbag problems cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries linked to complaints on the 2018 Q60, with airbags being the top complaint area at 8 complaints and a median failure mileage of 3,175.
- How does the 2018 Q60 compare to the 2017 model?
- The 2017 Q60 is worse, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 34 complaints versus 83 and 25 for 2018. Both years carry an Avoid verdict relative to other Q60 years.