repaired · 2023 Q2
Steering
Risk. A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
2017 Infiniti QX30Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2017 Infiniti QX30, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-419 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Infiniti QX30 has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system
7Steering
5Power train
4Visibility/wiper
4Service brakes
2Engine
2Exterior lighting
1Vehicle speed control
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 11 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 Infiniti QX30 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.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Air bags: side/window
Risk. If the air bag fails to deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. A passenger air bag that fails to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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
2017 vs. every other QX30 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 QX30 median. How we score
'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Infiniti QX30 safety ratings
2017 Infiniti QX30 SW AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Infiniti QX30, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What QX30 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, while reversing into the garage there was a popping sound coming from the steering column and the horn became inoperable. The cause of the…
The contact owned a 2017 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated that, while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed on a highway, another vehicle suddenly merged into her lane. The driver was unable to react and collided with the rear of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle swerved out of the lane…
The driver’s side heater does not function correctly. When heat is turned on, the passenger side warms but the driver’s side only blows cold air. This prevents the windshield on the driver’s side from properly defrosting/defogging in cold or wet conditions, which creates a serious visibility…
Own a 2017 QX30?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.