NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Infiniti QX30; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 33 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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 — FrontalCampaign 17V691000 · 01 Nov 2017
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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/windowCampaign 17V143000 · 06 Mar 2017
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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 — Inflator moduleCampaign 16V939000 · 28 Dec 2016
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 33 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Air bags11 · 33%
Electrical system8 · 24%
Steering7 · 21%
Power train5 · 15%
Unknown or other4 · 12%
Visibility/wiper4 · 12%
Service brakes4 · 12%
Exterior lighting2 · 6%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact leases a 2017 infiniti qx30. When attempting to accelerate, reverse, or while stopped at an intersection, the vehicle failed to regain acceleration the "see the driver's manual" message would also appear. The contact took the vehicle to bennett infiniti of allentown (2121 lehigh street, allentown, pa…
I have been attempting since July to get the recall repaired. I went there in July after calling and making an appointment but they did not have a loaner car so I left. No one could tell me how long the repair would take. Attempt # 2 called Infiniti of Coconut creek and explained that I was calling to get an…
Was driving car and windshield began to freeze over with frost. Came to complete stop in residential street, and the car was stationary. I then pressed park button and opened car door to get out to scrape windshield more. Car did not go into park and began to roll, pulling me out and to the ground and and my left…
I opened my sunroof cover and the back of my headliner dropped. The back window is already small and the headliner hangs in front of it obstructing the view. It seems like everyone has this same issue or defect which is pretty pricey to repair.
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.