Reliable Auto DB

2018 Infiniti Q60 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2018 Infiniti Q60 has 25 complaints with NHTSA after 9 years, or 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Q60 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Camera.

2014 Infiniti Q60
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Complaints

25

Per year

4

Recalls

1

Years on the road

9

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (8 of 25), then Steering (7) and Engine (4). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2017 and 2019

The 2017 Q60 has 34 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2019 has 4 complaints, 1 per year. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2018 Infiniti Q60. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2019-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 19V654000
Summary 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."
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.

Complaints by component (25 total)

Air bags
8
Steering
7
Engine
4
Powertrain
4
Electrical system
3
Seat belts
2
Wheels
2
Back-over prevention
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Lane departure
1
Service brakes
1
Suspension
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While driving home, I experienced an extreme amount of white smoke coming from my exhaust. The smoke was so severe that I could barely see vehicles behind me. Because I was on the freeway and concerned about my safety…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-08-22
  • "Component/System: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) / Airbag Occupancy Classification System — Passenger Side What Happened: The airbag/SRS warning light illuminated on my 2018 Infiniti Q60 (VIN [XXX], 102,388 miles).…"
    Powertrain, Air bags, Seat belts · filed 2026-07-19
  • "I own an Infiniti with fewer than 45,000 miles on it. Recently, the airbag warning light illuminated, so I brought the vehicle to an Infiniti dealership for diagnosis. I was informed that the issue is a known problem…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-06-24
  • "The vehicle was subject to an active manufacturer safety recall involving the oil pressure control system and diagnostic trouble code P06DA, which requires inspection and replacement of the Engine Room Sub-Harness if…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-01-29
  • "In-dash airbag light stays on as well as the passenger side airbag. Took the vehicle to Infiniti dealership who recommended to change the OCS Unit and OCS Sensor which costs over $18,000+. Of course, the vehicle in…"
    Air bags · filed 2025-07-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2018 Infiniti Q60 2 DR AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2018 Infiniti Q60 2 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Q60 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Rear-wheel drive 22 30 25 MPG $3200
Q60 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 28 22 MPG $3650
Q60 all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (7-speed) All-wheel drive 21 28 24 MPG $3300
Q60 all-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (7-speed) All-wheel drive 19 27 22 MPG $3650
Q60 Red Sport 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 27 22 MPG $3650
Q60 Red Sport all-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (7-speed) All-wheel drive 19 26 21 MPG $3800

Specs and fitment

CV37 generation, 2014–present
Body styles Coupe
Oil 0W-20 (3.0L twin-turbo VR30; capacity differs RWD vs AWD)
Tire size 245/40R19 (common Red Sport)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 17V476000 covers certain 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles (with 2016-2018 Q50) equipped with a 2.0L engine whose Fuel Pump Control Module software may allow the main tank fuel level to run too low to supply the engine, causing a stall while driving; dealers reprogram the FPCM. Recall 19V654000 covers certain 2018-2019 Q60 vehicles among a large Nissan/Infiniti back-up camera settings campaign; dealers update back-up camera settings software. Recall 20V145000 covers certain 2020 Q60 vehicles whose rear seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended; dealers inspect production dates and replace assemblies as needed. Recall 21V234000 covers certain 2021 Q60 vehicles (with Q50) whose ECM may incorrectly reduce engine power and fuel supply after detecting rapid acceleration, which can stall the engine; dealers reprogram the ECM. Recall 21V599000 covers certain 2021 Q60 vehicles (with Q50 and QX80) where a software error may blank the audio/video screen so the rear-view image does not display; dealers update control unit software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Infiniti Q60 reliable?

The 2018 Infiniti Q60 has 25 complaints with NHTSA after 9 years, or 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Q60 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Camera.

What are common problems with a 2018 Infiniti Q60?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (8 of 25), then Steering (7) and Engine (4). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2018 Infiniti Q60 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2017 Q60 has 34 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2019 has 4 complaints, 1 per year. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

Has the 2018 Infiniti Q60 been recalled?

The 2018 Infiniti Q60 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Infiniti Q60?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2018 Infiniti Q60 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2018 Infiniti Q60 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Infiniti Q60 is 22.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does an Infiniti Q60 take?

0W-20 for the 3.0L twin-turbo VR30; capacity differs RWD vs AWD—confirm in the owner’s manual.

Is there a fuel pump software recall on 2017 Q60 models?

Recall 17V476000 covers certain 2017 Q60 vehicles (with 2016-2018 Q50) with a 2.0L engine whose FPCM software may let the main tank run too low and stall the engine.