Model year

2018 Infiniti Q70L

Sedan, gasoline, 4x2, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Oct 21, 2025 to May 7, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year17,222 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Below the median 2018 sedan
Severity index0.02018 sedans average 6.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2018 Infiniti Q70L peaked in 2025, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.52202520262
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2018 Infiniti Q70L name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
3
Electrical system
1
Seats
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2018 Infiniti Q70L

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Infiniti Q70L
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
24V-470Jun 21, 2024Driveshaft can fatigue and breakPowertrain7,222Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 Infiniti Q70L

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed May 7, 2026Failure Jan 1, 2024Port Saint Lucie, FLAir bags, Electrical system, Seats

    Component/system failed: Passenger seat occupant classification/seat weight sensor associated with the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Repair facility stated moisture or prior moisture intrusion likely affected the sensor. The failed component should be available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: The airbag/SRS system may not properly detect or classify a passenger, which could affect passenger airbag operation and occupant protection during a crash. The airbag warning light remained illuminated. Problem reproduced or confirmed: Yes. The issue was diagnosed and confirmed by the repair facility/dealer. Inspected by manufacturer, insurance, or others: The vehicle was inspected by a repair facility/dealer service department. Warning lamps/messages/symptoms: The airbag/SRS warning light illuminated. The repair facility identified the passenger seat weight sensor as the likely cause and noted prior moisture exposure affecting the sensor.

    NHTSA complaint 11736425
  2. Filed Feb 19, 2026Failure Feb 5, 2026Sarasota, FLAir bags

    The Passenger Occupant Classification System in the passenger seat is showing an airbag code of B00A0-02 on my 2018 Infiniti Q70L . The dealer cannot clear that code. The only solution is to replace the entire seat bottom (leather/foam/all electronics for raising the seat) all integrated. That part number is 87300-6ar3a and sells for $2800 plus labor to replace, over $600. My 2018 Infiniti Q70L only has 10300 Miles, garage kept. This integrated design has been problematic for the Q70 and Q50. Cost to repair is enormous. Infiniti should acknowledge this issue. It is a MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, because if not repaired the passenger airbag is permanently turned off and for a failure for a car with so few miles and meticulously kept, this is unacceptable. I have 2 of the Q70's and its a matter of time before the other vehicle show the same issue.

    NHTSA complaint 11718998
  3. Filed Oct 21, 2025Failure Oct 9, 2025Plant City, FLAir bags

    I have an immaculately maintained 2018 Infiniti Q70L, but the OCS system began having issues at under 75k miles. Originally, the problem was the passenger seat sensor not detecting someone in the seat, so airbags were disabled. This occured sporadically for a year, but no codes were detectable by dealership. Now the airbag sensor light flashes continually, which began happening a few weeks ago. The dealership has now informed me that the OCS system has internal faults and the entire system must be replaced at a price of nearly $10K. Other years of Infiniti vehicles have already been recalled for the same issues with airbags and sensors, yet the problem persists. Message boards are full of Infiniti owners dealing with this same issue on their vehicles that are also excluded from the recall. This is a known safety issue, and a major defect in manufacturing, due to no fault of the owners of the vehicles. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL.

    NHTSA complaint 11694676
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

3 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • ITB09-063C Apr 13, 2026 · 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 St…
  • ITB13-052E May 20, 2024 · 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.
  • ITB13-006D May 20, 2024 · 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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.