Avoid: 2018, 2017 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2015 (few owner reports) · Best recent: 2019
7 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 6 model years, the Infiniti Q60 has 81 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and engine. 2017 drew the most complaints (34), 2020 the fewest (2).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Infiniti Q60 vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $18,827–$28,590.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2017 (34 complaints). Lowest: 2020 (2).
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Hard plastics, dual-screen infotainment system criticized as outdated and poorly designed, interior materials compared unfavorably to mainstream sedans.
Lack of feedback, described as "dog shit" and non-communicative, even in Sport+ mode for models with Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS).
Mixed reports on long-term reliability; mentions of belt snapping issues, sensitive turbos, and fuel injector problems; 2017 model year specifically flagged for issues.
Described as laggy and confusing at times, detracting from the driving experience.
Multiple reports of Q50/Q60 models being stolen "left and right," noted as easy targets.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Q60. Individual model years are broken down above.
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