2019 Infiniti Qx30 Safety Report

The 2019 INFINITI QX30 presents a mixed safety picture, primarily due to limited available data. With only 3 total NHTSA complaints, 2 reported crashes, and 1 injury, the volume of incidents is very low, making it difficult to identify widespread patterns. However, the complaints that do exist point to critical safety systems. One complaint details a forward emergency braking failure leading to a collision, while another describes a hydroplaning incident at 55-60 mph where none of the airbags deployed after colliding with a concrete barrier, resulting in a bent frame. A third complaint highlights an accelerator position sensor defect causing power loss at highway speeds, posing a significant crash risk. The vehicle has one recall related to 'BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA,' which affects numerous Nissan and Infiniti models from 2018-2019. This recall addresses a software issue that can prevent the rearview camera display from activating, increasing the risk of a crash when backing up. While this recall is important, it doesn't directly address the more severe issues reported in the complaints, such as braking system failures or airbag non-deployment. Crucially, the 2019 INFINITI QX30 has no available NHTSA safety ratings (Overall, Frontal, Side, Rollover are all N/A). This lack of crash test data means there is no independent assessment of its structural integrity or occupant protection performance. The low complaint volume, combined with the absence of official safety ratings, makes a comprehensive safety assessment challenging. The reported issues, though few, are severe and involve fundamental safety components like forward collision avoidance and airbags. Overall, while the low complaint count might suggest a generally reliable vehicle, the severity of the reported issues – particularly the forward emergency braking failure and airbag non-deployment – raises significant concerns. The single recall addresses a common camera issue but doesn't mitigate the more critical safety system failures described in the complaints. The absence of NHTSA crash test ratings leaves a substantial gap in understanding the vehicle's passive safety performance.

Our recommendation: Given the lack of NHTSA crash test ratings and severe, albeit few, reported safety system failures (forward emergency braking, airbag non-deployment), exercise caution. Thoroughly inspect any potential purchase and consider an independent pre-purchase inspection focusing on active and passive safety systems.