2016 Infiniti Q70 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Steering (1) · Air Bags (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2024-06-21 · campaign 24V470000 · 7,222 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
Service bulletins (128)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2026-03-30 · ITB12-011R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
telematics service information see itb19-029 for models built after those listed above for a different service procedure. service information the applied vehicles are equipped with a wireless communication device called a telematics communication unit (tcu). with an active infiniti connection® or in
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking 2025-02-20 · ITB23-023A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aeb warning light is on with warning messages displayed on combination meter applied vehicles: 2015-2024 q50 (v37) 2015-2018 q50 hybrid (hv37) 2017-2022 q60 (cv37) 2015-2019 q70 (y51) 2015-2018 q70 hybrid (hy51) 2019-2024 qx50 (j55) 2022-2024 qx55 (fj55) 2015-2021 qx60 (l50) 2022-2024 qx60 (l51) 201
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-052E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent key not detected / engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-006D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB10-029C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 128 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-12-12 · Visibility/Wiper · 23,000 mi“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…”
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 …”
2017-01-09 · Steering · 6,300 mi“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.