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2018 Infiniti Q60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

83/100

#2 most-complained of 7 Q60 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

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

Complaints
25
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22
19.5 city / 27.5 hwy

Top 2018 Infiniti Q60 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags8 (32%)
  2. Steering7 (28%)
  3. Engine4 (16%)
  4. Other4 (16%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain4 (16%)
  6. Electrical System3 (12%)
  7. Seat Belts2 (8%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (8%)
  9. Brakes1 (4%)
  10. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (4%)

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 complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2018Nov 2018Mar 2019Jun 2021Nov 2023Jul 2025Jul 2026
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2018 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2025 (4).

2018 Infiniti Q60 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002014201520172018201920202021
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015No verdict02020
2017Avoid10034123
2018Avoid8325122
2019No verdict174122
2020No verdict502122

All Infiniti Q60 years: best and worst →

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.