2017 Infiniti QX30
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Airbags & Restraints
Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 11 of 33 complaints (33%) mention it.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | vs. 2017 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–3,100 | 2,850–3,100 | 2,850–3,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–27 | 25–27 | 25–27 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 21–24 / 30–33 | 21–24 / 30–33 | 21–24 / 30–33 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 324–362 | 324–362 | 330–368 | |
| Complaints filed | 33 | 23 | 3 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Infiniti QX30 have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Infiniti QX30?
Airbags & Restraints: 11 of 33 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Infiniti QX30 get?
EPA rates it 25–27 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Infiniti QX30?
EPA estimates $2,850–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AM7) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 24 mpg (high) | 33 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 324 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AM7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 21 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 362 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
STEERING; STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR · Campaign 21V419000 · Jun 3, 2021
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
Consequence: A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PG1CF.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · Campaign 17V691000 · Nov 2, 2017
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Consequence: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW · Campaign 17V143000 · Mar 7, 2017
Defect: Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver-side curtain air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Consequence: If the air bag fails to deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer Service at 1-800-662-6200.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Campaign 16V939000 · Dec 28, 2016
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles manufactured August 11, 2016, to September 27, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: A passenger air bag that fails to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.