2016 Infiniti Q70 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2016 Infiniti Q70 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).

1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2016 Infiniti Q70 recalls

Driveshaft Can Break, Causing Power Loss or Roll-Away

Recall 24V470Jun 21, 20247,222 vehicles affected

The driveshaft in certain two-wheel drive vehicles can fatigue and break.

Most common 2016 Infiniti Q70 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1
Steering1
Air Bags1
Visibility/Wiper1

What owners report

2018-12-12, Visibility/Wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INFINITI Q70. WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SEIZED IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER (HERB CHAMBERS INFINITI OF WESTBOROUGH, 312 TURNPIKE RD, WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581, (508) 983-1000) STATED THAT THE WIPERS HAD A HEAT SENSOR THAT WAS DESIGNED TO TURN OFF IF THE HEAT ON THE WIPER ENGINE WAS TOO HIGH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
2017-11-03, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INFINITI Q70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GEORGE HARTE INFINITI (1076 S COLONY RD, WALLINGFORD, CT 06492 (203) 495-6700). THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS RESET. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR DID NOT RECTIFY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2017-01-09, Service Brakes
BOTH MY WIFE AND I FEEL THAT THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL GETS TOO HOT TO COMFORTABLY HOLD CONTINUOUSLY. THIS ENCOURAGES THE DRIVER TO TURN OFF THE STEERING WHEEL HEATER WHILE DRIVING. UNFORTUNATELY, THE SWITCH IS LOCATED IN THE LOWEST BANK AT THE DRIVERS LEFT KNEE WHERE IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE. IT IS ALSO IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE SWITCHES TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL, BACK-UP COLLISION INTERVENTION AND WARNING SYSTEMS. ALL OF THE ABOVE COMBINED RESULT IN THE DRIVER HAVING TO DIRECT THEIR ATTENTION AWAY FROM THE ROAD AND TO THE LOWER CONTROL PANEL AND, IN ADDITION, MAKES IT LIKELY THAT THEY WILL INADVERTENTLY TURN OFF A VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEM. THE SERVICE MANUAL PROVID

2016 Infiniti Q70 questions

Does the 2016 Infiniti Q70 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Infiniti Q70: Driveshaft Can Break, Causing Power Loss or Roll-Away. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Infiniti Q70?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Steering (1), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Infiniti Q70 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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