This page covers 8 recalls, 32 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Infiniti Qx30.
25–27 mpg combined
8.7–9.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2017 QX30, the dominant complaint pattern centers on the airbag and restraint system, which draws the most reports by a clear margin. Owners frequently describe warning lights illuminating without explanation and concerns about whether the airbags would deploy correctly in a collision. The electrical system also generates several complaints, with owners noting erratic behavior and unexplained warning indicators. Steering draws a smaller but notable cluster of reports, including a vehicle that owners say continued creeping forward after releasing the accelerator and wheel. Outside those top systems, a recurring trim issue shows up across multiple reports: the rear headliner sagging and dropping, which owners say blocks the rear window and reduces visibility. A handful of owners also report the driver-side HVAC failing to produce heat while the passenger side works normally, making windshield defrosting difficult in cold weather.
32
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Infiniti QX30 has 8 recalls, the most serious being a steering shaft universal joint that can loosen over time and eventually separate, causing a complete loss of steering control.
The airbag recalls cover several distinct concerns. A broken clock spring combined with poor grounding in the steering components can allow static electricity to trigger the driver's frontal airbag to deploy without a crash, which can startle the driver and cause a collision. On the other end of the spectrum, both the driver-side curtain airbag and the passenger frontal airbag have separate recalls for inflator initiators that may fail to ignite in a crash, leaving those airbags undeployed when they are needed most. These airbag deployment failures affect specific production windows, so not every QX30 of this model year is covered by each filing.
At a glance
What can fail
The universal joint connection on the steering shaft can loosen over time, causing noise or altered steering feel. If driving continues, the bearing may separate, resulting in loss of steering control.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the lower steering shaft to secure the universal joint connection.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering shaft bore hole may allow excessive movement of the universal joint bearing, which could separate over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In certain conditions, a combination of static electricity, a broken clock spring, and poor electrical grounding in the steering components can cause the driver's front airbag to deploy unexpectedly without a crash. This sudden deployment can startle the driver and lead to accidents.
What the fix does
Dealers will improve electrical grounding of the steering components to prevent unintended airbag deployment.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag may deploy without warning if the air bag clockspring breaks and the steering components lack proper electrical grounding, allowing electrostatic discharge to trigger deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will add proper electrical grounding to the steering components at no cost to owners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The chemical mixture in the driver side curtain airbag may not match specifications, which could prevent it from inflating correctly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver side curtain airbag assembly with a corrected unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver-side curtain air bag's ignition system may fail to activate during a crash, preventing the air bag from inflating.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger air bag inflator initiator may not ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may not meet specifications, causing the airbag to fail to deploy during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
