2017 Infiniti Q60: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 34 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (31% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2017
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“9/8/25 Airbag light is on dealership states it's the occupancy sensor. Must replace the seat frame $7k just for the part. I seen that the QX50 and 60 had same issue and a recall was issued. Could you please help us resolve this issue.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2025
“Car malfunction light comes on spontaneously and runs rough and losses power and rpm can go to 4 at 35 mph and usually happens when car is idling parked for a little while. Them I cut it off and let it sit it goes back to normal. I also had prior problems with it smoking from tailpipe and it's documented at dealership in Columbia SC and they said it wasn't smoking enough to replace the turbos at the time but I got a notification from manufacturer about turbo malfunction.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2025
“The automobile has 24,000 miles on it and the sensor for the passenger seat airbag is defective. To repair this, the passenger seat track has to be replaced, at a cost of $8200.00. This is a major safety issue for this automobile.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2024
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“Ac compressor seems is out of alignment. Infiniti requires customers to perform technical supply bulletin to align ac compressor at owner expense. If a drive belt breaks will driving it can cause collateral damage to engine components ans pose a safety risk to the passengers. Many vehicles affected.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2024
“OCS passenger seat weight sensor failed. Dealership verified this. They say to repair will be $8000 to replace whole seat. This is a common problem with hundreds of complaints mentioned on online forums. There was a recall for this issue on prior year Infiniti models but that recall doesn't include newer than 2016. Infiniti refuses to replace under warranty. (They replaced the driver seatbelt retractor assembly under warranty, but won't repair the airbag issue). The weight sensor does not register that someone is sitting in the seat.”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2024
“The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q60. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the seat air bag sensor, requiring the entire passenger's side seat to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V244000 (Air Bags) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 48,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2023
“1. The engine and turbos failed making the car un-driveable. 2. My safety was put at risk because I had to immediately pull my car off the road in fear that my car would completely fail or catch fire. 3. Yes 4. There were no warnings prior to the failure. It failed out of nowhere. Proper maintenance was done.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2023
“Engine failed, metal shavings in oil pan and disappearing coolant in the last year. out of warranty and extended warranty denied my replacement engine, they want 36k for an engine and turbos. Crazy”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2023
“First the passenger airbag just stop working, the airbag light on the dash will not go out and the display light by the gear shift says #2 airbag not working. Secondly while driving the car I get a screaching sound from 1st to 2nd gear coming from the engine. Thought it was maybe the sensor on the brakes but not sure. Just had work down on the car about 3 weeks ago, the car would not come out of 1st gear. Ecm was replace at dealership”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2022
“Car constantly pulls to right or left side . If I am not holding the steering wheel firmly it will drag me to either side . I've contacted the dealer was told all q60s do this for some reason. I explained I am afraid I can have an accident due to this unsteadiness.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2020
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and Infiniti dealers will reprogram the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2017 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2017 Infiniti Q60 reliable?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2017 Infiniti Q60. The most complained-about area is engine (31% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2017 Infiniti Q60 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 13,125 miles or less.
Does the 2017 Infiniti Q60 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.