2014 Infiniti Q70 HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-470 the manufacturer reports only 39% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 21, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

39%repaired · 2026 Q2

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 24V-470 · Jun 21, 2024 · 7,222 vehicles · 2,843 repaired

Risk. A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

59%repaired · 2022 Q4

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 20V-755 · Dec 7, 2020 · 2,708 vehicles · 1,611 repaired

Risk. A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2016 Q1

Hybrid propulsion system

Recall 14V-581 · Sep 22, 2014 · 5,412 vehicles · 5,236 repaired

Risk. The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2016 Q1

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 14V-582 · Sep 22, 2014 · 817 vehicles · 786 repaired

Risk. The damaged housings could crack and fracture, creating road debris and disabling the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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95%repaired · 2016 Q1

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 14V-583 · Sep 22, 2014 · 6,562 vehicles · 6,264 repaired

Risk. The vehicle may gradually accelerate due to the throttle chamber reopening.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Q70 Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Q70 Hybrid median. How we score

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NHTSA crash tests

2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid safety ratings

2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What Q70 Hybrid owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q70 HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND GOING OVER A RAILROAD TRACK, THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BUT THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE…
Complaint 10681753 · Feb 6, 2015 · 1,800 miles

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