Should I Buy a Infiniti Q70l?

Complete buying guide for the Infiniti Q70l: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

4Model Years
19Total Complaints
5Total Recalls

Overview: Is the Infiniti Q70l a Good Buy?

The Infiniti Q70l spans 4 model years in the NHTSA database, with 19 total consumer complaints and 5 safety recalls on record. That works out to an average of approximately 5 complaints per model year. This buying guide is designed to help you identify the best and worst model years, understand the most common problems owners report, and make a more informed purchasing decision backed by official NHTSA safety data rather than anecdotal reviews.

Best vs. Worst Years at a Glance

If you are shopping for a used Infiniti Q70l, the model years to prioritize are 2019, 2018, 2016, which have the fewest owner-reported complaints. The years to approach with more caution are 2015, 2016, 2018, which have significantly higher complaint volumes. The difference between the best and worst years can be dramatic — the worst year has 12 complaints compared to just 2 for the best year. This gap often correlates with specific manufacturing issues, design changes, or component suppliers used during those production years.

Common Issues to Watch For

Across all model years, the most frequently reported problems with the Infiniti Q70l involve Driveshaft Recall, Unexpected Acceleration, Passenger Occupant Classification System Malfunction. These are the components and systems that owners have flagged most often in their NHTSA complaints. If you are inspecting a used Infiniti Q70l, have a mechanic pay special attention to these areas. Some issues may be covered under existing recalls or extended warranties, so check the recall history for your specific model year before purchasing.

Best Years to Buy

These Infiniti Q70l model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

2019 — 2 complaints 2018 — 2 complaints 2016 — 3 complaints

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

2015 — 12 complaints 2016 — 3 complaints 2018 — 2 complaints

Common Problems Across All Years

All Model Years

YearComplaintsRecallsReliability
2019 2 2 87/100
2018 2 1 87/100
2016 3 1 87/100
2015 12 1 87/100