Driveline: driveshaft
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.
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.
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
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.
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…
Risk. The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. The damaged housings could crack and fracture, creating road debris and disabling the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. The vehicle may gradually accelerate due to the throttle chamber reopening.
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.
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
2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
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…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.