2018 Infiniti QX30: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2018 Infiniti QX30: 3 recalls, 24 owner complaints and up to 27 mpg combined.
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Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V691000 · 2017 · 17,507 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #18V355000 · 2018 · 6 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Infiniti qx30 vehicles. The bolt securing the right-hand side lower seat belt anchorage May have been incorrectly installed during production. This can result in the lower seat belt anchorage detaching in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with certain requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt…
Why it matters: If the lower seat belt anchorage detaches in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will weld in a new retaining plate and secure the seat belt anchorage with a new anchor bolt, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired July 17, 2018.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #19V654000 · 2019 · 1,228,830 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan altima, armada, frontier, kicks, leaf, maxima, murano, nv, nv200, pathfinder, rogue, rogue sport, sentra, titan, titan diesel, versa note and versa sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti q50, q60, qx30 and qx80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan gt-r and taxi and Infiniti qx50, qx60, q70, q70l vehicles. The back-up camera and display…
Why it matters: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected vins should be activated.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (10): the most common themes are electrical failure (7), warning light on (3).
- Other / unknown (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Steering (4): the most common themes are steering problems (4), warning light on (3).
- Engine (4): the most common themes are warning light on (2), electrical failure (2).
The 2018 Infiniti QX30 has 24 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 3 QX30 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 20). Complaints peaked in 2024 (7 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 40,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2017 (33 complaints, 4 recalls), 2019 (3 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 27 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Infiniti QX30 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2018 Infiniti QX30. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2018 Infiniti QX30 problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (10), other / unknown (5), steering (4).
What gas mileage does the 2018 Infiniti QX30 get?
EPA ratings run up to 27 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (AM7)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2018 Infiniti QX30 repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.