Infiniti Q30
The Infiniti Q30 is a subcompact executive car built and sold by Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand between 2016 and 2019. The Q30 is built on the third-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class platform to create a small, premium hatchback. The Q30 is a result of the Nissan, Renault and Mercedes partnership agreement to share technology. It ceased production in the UK in mid-2019 as the brand withdrew from Europe altogether at the same time. A modified version was also marketed under the name QX30, which offers higher ground clearance and crossover design attributes in order to be marketed as a crossover.
| Manufacturer | Infiniti |
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Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Infiniti Q30 (from registration data). 5 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 190 km/h | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 207 km/h | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 215 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 230 km/h | – | – |
| 2.1 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 218 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 87% of Infiniti Q30s pass their MOT test first time, based on 4,874 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
7 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Infiniti Q30. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
Owing to the incorrect description, the child-proof lock does not fulfill its protective function and the door may be opened unintentionally.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-03-15
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The mixture ratio of the ignition chemicals in the inflator of the passenger airbag is incorrect. In the event of an accident, this could prevent the deployment of the passenger airbag.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-03-24
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-07-23
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
This could result in the user inadvertently deactivating the safety feature.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-11-02
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The nuts on the rear-seat safety-belt buckles are not tightened to the correct torque which increases the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-12-09
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
Faulty installation of the front seatbelts leads to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-12-02
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
In the event of an accident, the restraint systems may not be activated as intended because the airbag control unit is incorrectly programmed.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-05-19
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Infiniti recalls.