Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 Infiniti QX30. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Possible Loss of Steering Control
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Inadvertent Driver Air Bag Deployment
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Possible Driver-Side Curtain Airbag Non-Deployment
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the air bag fails to deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Possible Passenger Airbag Non-Deployment/FMVSS 208
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- A passenger air bag that fails to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (33)
33 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 33 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 11 | 33.3% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 24.2% |
| Steering | 7 | 21.2% |
| Power train | 5 | 15.2% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 12.1% |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 12.1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 12.1% |
| Engine | 2 | 6.1% |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 6.1% |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 3% |
How 2017 compares with other QX30 years
Best and worst QX30 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33 | 4 |
| 2018 | 24 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 27 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 324 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 27 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 33 / 27 | $3,050 | 324 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 30 / 25 | $3,300 | 362 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2017 QX30 for sale?
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2017 Infiniti QX30 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 Infiniti QX30 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 21V419000 (steering), 17V691000 (air bag), 17V143000 (air bag), 16V939000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 Infiniti QX30 problems?
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (11), Electrical system (8), Steering (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2017 Infiniti QX30 get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 24 city, 33 highway and 27 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2017 QX30 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2019 Infiniti QX30 model years at least five years old, the 2019 drew the fewest complaints (3) and the 2017 the most (33). The 2017 drew 33. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.