2018 Infiniti QX30 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
50/100
#2 most-complained of 3 QX30 years
The 2018 Infiniti QX30 has a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 2nd worst out of 3 model years, with 24 complaints, 3 recalls, and Electrical System issues making up 42% of reports.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 22.5 city / 31.5 hwy
Top 2018 Infiniti QX30 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System10 (42%)
- Engine5 (21%)
- Other5 (21%)
- Airbags4 (17%)
- Brakes4 (17%)
- Steering4 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (4%)
What owners report
- Instrument panel and back-up camera screens go black, especially right after engine startup, then return to normal.
- Radio stays on after the car is shut off, draining the battery within hours if not restarted.
- Sudden loss of engine power at highway speed with multiple warning lights and an accelerator pedal position sensor code.
- Vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral and stalls while driving around 50 MPH, displaying a 'Do Not Shift Gears' message.
- Airbag warning light illuminates along with a popping sound from the steering wheel at startup, sometimes with steering wheel controls failing.
- SRS malfunction warning appears despite no accident history, traced to the airbag control module.
2018 Infiniti QX30 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.
- NHTSA 18V355000May 30, 2018Seat Belts6 vehicles
Seat belts:front:anchorage
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."
Risk: If the lower seat belt anchorage detaches in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will weld in a new retaining plate and secure the seat belt anchorage with a new anchor bolt, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
- NHTSA 17V691000Nov 1, 2017Airbags17,507 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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.
Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.
2018 Infiniti QX30 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,075
- 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 QX30 years
Frequently asked questions
- How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Infiniti QX30?
- NHTSA lists 24 complaints for the 2018 Infiniti QX30, giving it a Complaint Index of 50, which is the 2nd worst of the 3 model years with data.
- What is the top problem area for the 2018 Infiniti QX30?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 42% of complaints (10 of 24), with a median mileage at failure of 20,050 miles.
- Does the 2018 Infiniti QX30 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 QX30: a back-up camera software update, a seat belt anchorage bolt issue, and a driver's airbag grounding defect.
- Is the 2018 QX30 better or worse than other years?
- Among the 3 model years with data, 2018 has a Complaint Index of 50, worse than 2019's index of 0 but better than 2017's index of 100.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Infiniti QX30?
- The 2018 QX30 gets an EPA-rated 26 mpg combined (22.5 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,075.