Infiniti Q60

Infiniti Q60
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The Infiniti Q60 is a gasoline-powered automobile introduced in 2015, equipped with a 2,855 cm³ five-cylinder engine. The model has been subject to six recalls in the United States according to NHTSA records.

Technical data
ManufacturerInfiniti
ProductionFrom 2015
FuelPetrol
Displacement2,855 cc
Cylinders5
DrivetrainRear-wheel drive
Fuel economy (comb.)10.4 l/100 km
ClassSubcompact car

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Infiniti Q60 (from registration data). 4 variants.

Engine variants for Infiniti Q60
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic9.4 l/100 km2017–2019
3.0 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic10.7 l/100 km2017–2022
3.7 l · 6-cylPetrolManual11.8 l/100 km2015
3.7 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic10.7 l/100 km2015

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Other Infiniti models

Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 134 complaints for the Infiniti Q60, most often about engine, air bags, unknown or other, steering. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 89% of Infiniti Q60s pass their MOT test first time, based on 174 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: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

6 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Infiniti Q60. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2021

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Remedy: Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A9.

    NHTSA campaign 21V599000 · reported 02/08/2021

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2021

    Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles. After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power and reduce fuel supply to the engine.

    Remedy: INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C5.

    NHTSA campaign 21V234000 · reported 04/04/2021

  • SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHERUS · NHTSAModel year 2020

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

    NHTSA campaign 20V145000 · reported 13/03/2020

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2019

    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 settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

    NHTSA campaign 19V654000 · reported 12/09/2019

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

    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 settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

    NHTSA campaign 19V654000 · reported 12/09/2019

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2017

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and Infiniti dealers will reprogram the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

    NHTSA campaign 17V476000 · reported 27/07/2017

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Infiniti recalls.