2017 Infiniti QX30 recalls and problems

4 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Infiniti QX30.

4
recalls
33
owner complaints
3
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Infiniti QX30 recalls

Steering: gear box, shaft sector · Steering

NHTSA campaign 21V419000 · reported June 2, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 1,959 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
The risk
A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PG1CF.

Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 17V691000 · reported November 1, 2017 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 17,507 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.

Air bags: side/window

NHTSA campaign 17V143000 · reported March 6, 2017 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 79 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver-side curtain air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
The risk
If the air bag fails to deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer Service at 1-800-662-6200.

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 16V939000 · reported December 28, 2016 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 509 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles manufactured August 11, 2016, to September 27, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
A passenger air bag that fails to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 30, 2026 · Air bags · 56,000 miles

The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, while reversing into the garage there was a popping sound coming from the steering column and the horn became inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet…

Apr 21, 2026 · Power train · 100,000 miles

The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The vehicle steadily moved forward even after releasing the steering wheel and the accelerator pedal. The contact related the failure to…

Nov 4, 2025 · Unknown or other

I opened my sunroof cover and the back of my headliner dropped. The back window is already small and the headliner hangs in front of it obstructing the view. It seems like everyone has this same issue or defect which is pretty pricey to repair.

Oct 2, 2025 · Visibility/wiper

I am submitting this complaint regarding a safety and quality concern with my 2017 Infiniti QX30. The interior headliner in the rear section of my vehicle has begun sagging significantly, which obstructs rear visibility and creates a potential driving hazard. Based on my research and discussions with service…

Sep 30, 2025 · Air bags · 50,000 miles · crash reported

The contact owned a 2017 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated that, while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed on a highway, another vehicle suddenly merged into her lane. The driver was unable to react and collided with the rear of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle swerved out of the lane towards the right…

QX30 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2017 43330
2018 32500
2019 1320

Across all years, the 2017 QX30 has the most complaints (33). All Infiniti QX30 years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Infiniti QX30 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Infiniti QX30, the most recent reported on June 2, 2021 (Steering: gear box, shaft sector, Steering). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Infiniti QX30?
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (11 complaints), followed by electrical system (8).
How many 2017 Infiniti QX30 complaints mention a crash or fire?
3 of 33 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 30, 2026.