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2018 INFINITI Q60 problems

Light NHTSA footprint — 25 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.

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The 2018 INFINITI Q60 has 25 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). The most-reported system is airbags at 7 complaints (~$1,100 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

INFINITI Q60 owner complaints by model year
Model yearOwner complaintsRecalls
2015 Q60 2 0
2017 Q60 34 1
2018 Q60 (this page) 25 1
2019 Q60 4 1
2020 Q60 2 1
2021 Q60 3 2
2018 INFINITI Q60
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Reliability score
8.2 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2018 Q60?
Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

Buying a used 2018 INFINITI Q60? Check these first

Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.

What to inspect on this specific car

⚠ The one to take seriously: airbags is flagged severe on this model . Inspect it closely on a test drive.

Recalls to confirm are done

Run the VIN from the listing — 1 active recall on this model. Recall repairs are always free.

Verdict for buyers: 8.2/10 model. The priciest documented failure is powertrain (~$2,500) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.

We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.

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Top trouble spots 3 categories with 3+ complaints

airbags
7 reports · avg $1,100
severe
steering
7 reports · avg $700
severe
powertrain
4 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
Buyer's checklist
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Should you buy an extended warranty on this 2018 Q60?
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2018 Q60 · airbags
Hello, I purchased my Infiniti Q60 Red Sport brand new in 2028. About a year after that I started to have electrical issues with the car. I've brought it in to the Infiniti dealer in Valencia, CA numerous times during the warranty period (and a few times out of the warranty…
2018 Q60 · steering
Loss of steering control while driving 2018 Infiniti q60s red sport. After a search online, I found that this problem has been predicted with the drive-by-wire or steer-by-wire system. (direct adaptive steering system) mileage at time of event approx. 2,252 miles. Dry…
2018 Q60 · airbags
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Infiniti q60. While driving 45 MPH, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning or an impact occurring. The passenger seat was not occupied at the time. The vehicle was taken to Infiniti of bakersfield (5200 gasoline alley dr, bakersfield, ca…
2018 Q60 · airbags
This is my second 2018 Infiniti q60 with the airbag light coming on and staying on the dashboard took to the dealership 3 time all they do is reset the computer and the airbag light goes off the dashboard see also voq 11151812 *bes
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 19V654000 September 12, 2019

Nissan North America, Inc

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

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

Common questions

Is the 2018 Infiniti Q60 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 Infiniti Q60 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2018 Infiniti Q60?

On the NHTSA data, the 2018 INFINITI Q60 does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What should I check before buying a used 2018 Infiniti Q60?

Inspect the airbags first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 7 owner complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.

Is the 2018 Infiniti Q60 a good used car to buy?

It scores 8.2 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 25 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is airbags. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2018 Infiniti Q60?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 7 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Infiniti Q60 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2018 Infiniti Q60?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 25 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/INFINITI/Q60. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with INFINITI. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you purchase through them.
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