Total Complaints
5 filings
INFINITI QX70 · model year
2014 INFINITI QX70
5 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2014INFINITIQX70 carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and Not Rated/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2014 QX70 is exterior lighting with 1 filings, followed by air bags (1) and visibility/wiper (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 7 investigation files overlapping the 2014 QX70. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated
· Front: Not Rated/5
· Side: Not Rated/5
· Rollover: Not Rated/5
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
Recalls (1)
14V68300028/11/2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the f
Recent Complaints
20220920SEATS
The car seats show that they have the anchors in the back seat for a childâs car seat. We do not have any anchors for our back seat. At all. But do have the indicators that we do have them on the seats.
20190103FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE SMELLS FUEL ONCE IN A WEEK WHEN I CONTACTED THE COMPANY THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE'S NO RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE WHEN I MADE MY SEARCH I FOUND THOSE RECALLS RECALL I'D 227693
Mileage: 68,000
20160531VISIBILITY/WIPER
THERE IS A RAIN-DETECTING AUTO WIPER FUNCTION SETTING WITH THIS CAR. WHEN USING THE AUTO SETTING, THE WIPERS WILL FIRE RANDOMLY WHEN THERE IS NO MOISTURE WHATSOEVER. THIS CAN HAPPEN IN HOT OR COLD WEATHER AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CAR IS MOVING OR STATIONARY. WHILE I HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES TO INFINITI, THEY HAVE NOT ADDRESSED THE ISSUE.
Mileage: 25,000
20160216AIR BAGS
I EXPERIENCED A CATACLYSMIC FAILURE OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THIS OCCURRED FEBRUARY 15, 2016, AT 143PM, NORTHBOUND I5, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THE DRIVER CURTAIN AIRBAG AND SEAT MOUNTED SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH IN THE CARPOOL LANE. THERE WAS NO COLLISION. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY WARNING SYMBOLS ON THE DASHBOARD.
Mileage: 16,613
20140102EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINTI QX70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LAMP LENSES SHUDDERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY ROAD DEBRIS. THE TECHNICIAN MENTIONED THAT THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 900.
Mileage: 900
Compare 2014INFINITIQX70 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
PE23023Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
RQ15001Recall QueryClosed
Occupant Classification System Failure
PE15001Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Improper Frontal Air Bag Deployment
PE14034Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Steering column separation
PE12022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Collision Mitigation System Malfunction
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2014 INFINITI QX70 have?▼
The 2014 INFINITI QX70 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2014 INFINITI QX70?▼
The 2014 INFINITI QX70 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of Not Rated/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2014 INFINITI QX70?▼
Yes, the 2014 INFINITI QX70 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 INFINITI QX70?▼
The most-complained component for the 2014 INFINITI QX70 is EXTERIOR LIGHTING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS and VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Is the 2014 INFINITI QX70 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2014 INFINITI QX70 has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.