2018 INFINITI QX30 Reliability
The 2018 INFINITI QX30 has 25 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and steering. Compared with nearby QX30 model years (2017–2019), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the QX30's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
25
NHTSA owner complaints
3
Recall campaigns
0
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2018 INFINITI QX30 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 model year, filed between 2017 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 40% |
| Steering | 5 | 20% |
| Air bags | 5 | 20% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 20% |
| Engine | 4 | 16% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 3 | 12% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 12% |
| Visibility / wipers | 2 | 8% |
2018 INFINITI QX30 recalls
3 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2018 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V691000 | Nov 1, 2017 | Air bags — frontal | 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. |
| 18V355000 | May 30, 2018 | Seat belts — front / anchorage | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The bolt securing the right-hand side lower seat belt anchorage may have been incorrectly installed during production. This can result in the lower seat belt anchorage… |
| 19V654000 | Sep 12, 2019 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — sensing system / camera | 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… |
How the 2018 compares with nearby QX30 years
Verdicts compare these QX30 model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33 | 4 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2018 (this page) | 25 | 3 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | Forward collision avoidance | Too few reports |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2018 INFINITI QX30
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 3 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2018 INFINITI QX30 reliability FAQ
Is the 2018 INFINITI QX30 reliable?
The 2018 INFINITI QX30 has 25 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and steering. Compared with nearby QX30 model years (2017–2019), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the QX30's typical year.
What are the most common 2018 INFINITI QX30 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 INFINITI QX30 are electrical system (10), steering (5), air bags (5), unknown or other (5). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2018 INFINITI QX30 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 INFINITI QX30, including 17V691000 (air bags — frontal) and 18V355000 (seat belts — front / anchorage). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2018 INFINITI QX30 compare with the 2017 and 2019 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2017 has 33 complaints and 4 recalls (caution); the 2019 has 3 complaints and 1 recall (too few reports). The 2018 has 25 complaints and 3 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2018 INFINITI QX30?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2018 QX30, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.