Should I Buy a Infiniti Qx30?

Complete buying guide for the Infiniti Qx30: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

12Model Years
56Total Complaints
8Total Recalls

Overview: Is the Infiniti Qx30 a Good Buy?

The Infiniti Qx30 spans 12 model years in the NHTSA database, with 56 total consumer complaints and 8 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 Qx30, the model years to prioritize are 2026, 2025, 2024, which have the fewest owner-reported complaints. The years to approach with more caution are 2017, 2018, 2019, which have significantly higher complaint volumes. The difference between the best and worst years can be dramatic — the worst year has 31 complaints compared to just 0 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 Qx30 involve Forward Emergency Braking (Feb) Failure, Airbag Non-Deployment In Crash, Accelerator Position Sensor Defect. These are the components and systems that owners have flagged most often in their NHTSA complaints. If you are inspecting a used Infiniti Qx30, 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 Qx30 model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

2026 — 0 complaints 2025 — 0 complaints 2024 — 0 complaints

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

2017 — 31 complaints 2018 — 22 complaints 2019 — 3 complaints

Common Problems Across All Years

All Model Years

YearComplaintsRecallsReliability
2026 0 0 0/100
2025 0 0 0/100
2024 0 0 0/100
2023 0 0 0/100
2022 0 0 0/100
2021 0 0 0/100
2020 0 0 0/100
2019 3 1 55/100
2018 22 3 65/100
2017 31 4 45/100
2016 0 0 0/100
2015 0 0 0/100