TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE APPLIED ENGINES: VR30DDTT IF YOU CONFIRM One or both turbochargers require replacement. ACTION 1. Replace the affected turbocharger(s). Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin for the updated procedure. IMPORTANT: You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair. 2. Refer to step 212 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm if the ECM needs to be reprogrammed. 2016-2024 Q50 and 2017-2021 Q60 will require ECM reprogramming at the end of this SERVICE PROCEDURE. 3. If the ECM part number is in Table A (page 61 and 63), reprogram the ECM. IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACT
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2017 INFINITI Q60 engine problems
moderate Owners of the 2017 INFINITI Q60 have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the engine at roughly $3,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See engine across all vehicles →
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
When does it fail?
Of the 10 engine complaints filed for the 2017 INFINITI Q60, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Engine accounts for 29% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 4 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA engine complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering engine on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
MIL ON WITH DTC(S) STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of ITB17-050.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗***** Retailer Announcement ***** INFINITI is committed to providing the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction. Therefore, INFINITI is conducting a warranty extension to Full Useful Life (FUL) of 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, if white smoke or oil leak occurs with MIL-On condition that requires replacement of the turbocharger assembly on model year 2016-2018 Q50 and model year 2017-2018 Q60. All other warranty terms, limitations, and conditions remain unchanged. On some model year 2016-2018 INFINITI Q50 and 2017-2018 Q60 vehicles there is a possibility that the turbocharger bearing may leak engine oil internally due to premature wear. The internal t
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗ENGINE ROOM SUB-HARNESS IF YOU CONFIRM DTC P06DA-00 for “ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CONTROL” is stored as current (active) with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). ACTION Replace the engine room sub-harness. Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin. IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
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The failure pattern owners describe
2017 Q60 owners describe multiple serious engine failures across different mileage points. Several report sudden engine shutdown while driving at highway speeds—one at 7,000 miles, another at highway speeds with warning lights—creating immediate safety hazards. Owners consistently cite check engine lights, rough idle, loss of power, and burning oil smell linked to P052E (crankcase ventilation) fault codes. One owner's engine threw a main bearing at 80,000 miles despite regular synthetic oil changes; another found metal shavings in the oil pan and disappearing coolant, requiring $36,000 for engine and turbo replacement when out of warranty.
Turbocharger failure appears repeatedly—one owner reported turbo failure at 130,000 miles, another experienced sudden turbo and engine failure with no prior warning despite proper maintenance. A complaint notes Infiniti dealership found a timing belt needing replacement at only 12,000 miles. One owner reports an AC compressor alignment issue on a technical service bulletin that requires owner expense and poses fire risk if the drive belt breaks. Dealers acknowledge some issues are known defects—one tech line confirmed engine stalling is a known issue with no ETA fix—yet Infiniti has not issued recalls despite the engines being co-developed with Mercedes-Benz, which reportedly carries a recall for the same P052E code.
Failure modes owners describe
P052E Crankcase Ventilation Valve Failure
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system malfunction causing check engine light, rough idle, severe loss of power, and strong burning oil smell inside cabin. Owners note this code is tied to a known Mercedes-Benz recall for the same engine platform, but Infiniti has not issued a corresponding recall.
When: Various mileages reported; one complaint at 7,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Check engine light (P052E code); Rough idle; Severe loss of power/reduced acceleration; Strong burning oil smell in cabin; Fire risk concern
Codes mentioned: P052E
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Mercedes-Benz has issued recall for P052E on shared engine platform; Infiniti has not issued recall despite owners requesting investigation
Sudden Engine Shutdown While Driving
Engine completely shuts down without warning during highway operation at normal speeds. Vehicle becomes non-responsive and will not restart immediately. Dealer unable to diagnose root cause; fuel tested and found clean. One dealer's tech line acknowledged this as a known issue with no fix ETA, recommending keeping fuel tank above 50% as workaround.
When: Reported at 7,000 miles and at undisclosed highway speeds; one incident with system failure warning after one hour of non-start
Symptoms owners cite: Engine cuts off completely at highway speeds (60-70 mph); No power to vehicle; Eco-mode/system failure warning light; Delayed restart (took approximately one hour in one case); Vehicle not drivable after incident
Codes mentioned: System failure warning
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers unable to determine cause; fuel contamination ruled out
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One dealer's tech line confirmed this is a known issue being worked on; no ETA provided. Infiniti recommends keeping fuel tank above 50% as temporary measure
Turbocharger Failure
Turbo failure causing loss of acceleration and check engine light. Owners report sudden turbo malfunction without warning despite proper maintenance. One owner received manufacturer notification of turbo malfunction; another experienced turbo failure in combination with engine failure. Extended warranty denied coverage citing aftermarket modifications.
When: Reported at 130,000 miles and at various mileages with one involving tailpipe smoking issues noted earlier by dealer
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of acceleration/power when accelerator depressed; Check engine light; Rough running; Sudden failure without prior warning; Turbo malfunction notification from manufacturer
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement required; one independent mechanic diagnosed turbo failure but repair not completed; extended warranty denied due to claimed aftermarket modifications
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer sent turbo malfunction notification to at least one owner; mentioned warranty extension for failing turbos in one complaint context, though not explicitly confirmed in these narratives
Main Bearing Failure
Engine threw main bearing at 80,000 miles despite regular synthetic oil changes every 3,500-4,500 miles and no engine modifications affecting powertrain. Owner states these engines are well-known for this issue with no manufacturer action. Extended warranty (Fidelity) denied coverage citing aftermarket wheels and tires.
When: 80,000 miles in 2023
Symptoms owners cite: Catastrophic bearing failure; No warning lights prior to failure
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership quoted $25,000 for engine replacement (equal to original purchase price of $25,000 in 2019); extended warranty denied
Engine Sludge/Metal Contamination and Coolant Loss
Metal shavings found in oil pan and coolant disappearing over one-year period, indicating internal engine degradation and potential coolant leak or head gasket failure.
When: Failure occurred out of warranty period
Symptoms owners cite: Metal shavings in oil pan; Disappearing coolant over one-year period
Repairs/costs cited: Owner states cost for replacement engine and turbos is $36,000
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Extended warranty denied replacement engine; no manufacturer assistance
Timing Belt Failure
Timing belt required replacement at very low mileage, causing steering difficulty and vehicle deceleration. Vehicle became non-drivable and required towing.
When: 12,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Difficult steering wheel turning; Vehicle deceleration at 50 mph; Vehicle not drivable
Repairs/costs cited: Timing belt replaced at dealer
AC Compressor Alignment Issue
AC compressor alignment problem requiring technical service bulletin work at owner expense. If drive belt breaks, can cause collateral damage to engine components and fire risk to passengers. Owner notes many vehicles affected.
Symptoms owners cite: AC compressor out of alignment; Drive belt break risk; Potential fire hazard if belt breaks
Repairs/costs cited: Technical service bulletin repair required at owner expense
Rough Running and Power Loss with Check Engine Light
Malfunction light comes on spontaneously causing rough running and power loss. RPM drops to 4 at 35 mph while idling in parked position. Issue resolves temporarily after engine shut-off. Related to turbo smoking issues noted by dealer as insufficient for turbo replacement at that time, though manufacturer later sent turbo malfunction notification.
Symptoms owners cite: Malfunction light comes on spontaneously; Rough running; Loss of power; RPM drops to 4 at 35 mph while parked/idling; Smoking from tailpipe; Issues resolve temporarily after restart
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer noted prior tailpipe smoking but deemed insufficient to replace turbos initially
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer sent turbo malfunction notification to owner
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
The vehicle is very new- only 7000 miles on it. I was driving on a major interstate at approximately 60 MPH when the vehicle suddenly shut down. The engine just shut off and no power. The engine shut down while we were travelling on a highway!! There were children in the car, and luckily I was able to pull to the shoulder without being struck. Needless to say it was a very dangerous situation-…
1. The engine and turbos failed making the car un-driveable. 2. My safety was put at risk because I had to immediately pull my car off the road in fear that my car would completely fail or catch fire. 3. Yes 4. There were no warnings prior to the failure. It failed out of nowhere. Proper maintenance was done.
Engine threw a main bearing around 80 thousand miles in 2023, car was not modified other than different muffler on the back and aftermarket wheels and tires which has nothing to do with the engine. Car had oil changes every 3500-4500 miles with MOTUL full synthetic oil. No engines lights were given, car was taken to a Nissan dealership as manufacturer warranty was expired, my extended warranty…
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Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2017 INFINITI Q60?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, engine issues most often appear around 37,625 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/INFINITI/Q60.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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