AI DamageInfiniti Q70: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Infiniti Q70 across 4 model years: 8 owner complaints and 106 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 25% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 25% of all complaints
- 4 Air bags 25% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 25% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 7 Seat belts 13% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 13% of all complaints
- Visibility: 2 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 30.
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 16.
- Engine: 2 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Air bags: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Steering: 2 complaints (25% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2014–2019
- 5.6 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2014–2019
- 3.5 L · hybrid · 6 cyl 2014–2018
- automatic, 7-speed 2014–2019
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 133 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 16 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
seat belt and air bag warning light on, had dealer check stated problem in the passenger seat cushion and notofied factory but no satisfaction.
While attempting to accelerate my car hesitates and slows down to about 5 miles an hour. This mostly happens in the morning, but does happen in the afternoon while attempting to accelerate to pass. This issue has almost caused me to get in accidents on several occasions.
OUR SUNROOF GLASS SHATERED FOR NO APPERENT REASON. APPERENTLY THIS Has happened to many car owners and the car company's push it off on insurance. But this is a potential huge hazard.
Steering is dangerously unsteady. car reacts to road surface and will pull right or left without warning. Dealer denies a problem. this problem is repeatedly reported to NHTSA.
When the contact first drove the vehicle in the morning, it hesitated to accelerate. Infiniti of coral gables ([address], coral gables, [ZIP], [phone]) stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner so it could ease in and fully accelerate on the road.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 infiniti q70. While driving in a snow storm, the windshield wipers seized in the down position. The contact was able to pull the vehicle off the highway.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other…
- TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION See ITB19-029 for models built after those listed above for a different…
- AEB WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON COMBINATION METER APPLIED VEHICLES
- INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended
- CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended
- CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended
- AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended
- WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended
- REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended
- WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended
- SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active
- SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other models of this make
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.