Model year guide

2017 Infiniti QX30

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Infiniti QX30 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 416 on record.

2017 Infiniti QX30 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 Infiniti QX30 at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints33
Combined27 mpg
Typical price$23,266

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Infiniti QX30 recalls 4

Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector NHTSA Campaign #21V419000 · manufacturer #PG1CF · 02/06/2021

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.

Fix: 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.

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #17V691000 · 01/11/2017

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.

Fix: 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.

Air Bags:side/window NHTSA Campaign #17V143000 · 06/03/2017

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.

Fix: 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.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V939000 · 28/12/2016

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 Cras…

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 Infiniti QX30 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2017 Infiniti QX30 MPG & running costs

Combined27 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,050
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2017 Infiniti QX30 worth?

Low
$18,995
Typical price
$23,266
High
$24,998

From 7 comparable 2017 Infiniti QX30 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Infiniti QX30 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,250
Fuel only$15,250
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
174.4 in
Width
71.7 in
Height
60.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Curb weight
3,287–3,417 lb
Front track
60.2 in
Rear track
61.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2017 Infiniti QX30 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture Open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deploymen…

NHTSA #EA21002 · Air Bags · opened Sep 2021

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 137

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 137.

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 Stand…

Bulletin ITB09-063C · Structure · Apr 2026

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). W…

Bulletin ITB12-011R · Electrical System · Mar 2026

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.

Bulletin ITB10-029C · Electrical System · May 2024

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.

Bulletin ITB13-052E · Electrical System · May 2024

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.

Bulletin ITB13-006D · Electrical System · May 2024

WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB17-009H · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB13-007I · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB09-039K · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIALTY TOOLS, and then select Infotainment Software Updates on the left side of ASIST. Pl…

Bulletin ITB23-010E · Electrical System, Equipment · Feb 2024

SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIALTY TOOLS, and then select Infotainment Software Updates on the left side of ASIST. HI…

Bulletin ITB23-010D · Electrical System, Equipment · Jan 2024

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the QX30 FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 4

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2017 Infiniti QX30. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Steering

Issue: On certain vehicles, the universal joint connection on the steering shaft could loosen over time. As a result, there could be noise or a change in steering feel. If a driver continues to operate the vehicle, the bearing could separate from the universal joint and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering could create the risk of a crash. Correctiv…

Transport Canada #2021341 · Jun 2021

Airbag

On certain vehicles, electrostatic discharge, when combined with a broken clock spring and insufficient grounding of the steering components, could lead to an inadvertent deployment of the driver's frontal airbag. Unintended airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage…

Transport Canada #2017538 · Nov 2017

Airbag

On certain vehicles, the generant mix ratio of the driver side curtain airbag may not meet specifications. In the event of a crash, an improper generant mix could prevent the side curtain airbag from deploying properly, which would increase the risk of injury to the driver. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver side curtain airbag assembly.

Transport Canada #2017115 · Mar 2017

Airbag

Certain vehicles may have been equipped with a passenger frontal airbag inflator that does not meet specifications. This could cause the passenger frontal airbag to fail to deploy in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury to the occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag assembly.

Transport Canada #2016649 · Dec 2016

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Infiniti QX30

The Infiniti QX30 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand. It is heavily based on the Q30 hatchback with modifications mainly in its ride height in order for it to be marketed as a crossover. Both the Q30 and the QX30 are based on the first-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA and the third-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The QX30 was manufactured from 2016 to mid-2019, at the same time the brand withdrew from Europe altogether.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2017 Infiniti QX30 trims & engines on record

Trims
Premium
Engines
2.0L

2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles on record

Other Infiniti QX30 model years

2017 Infiniti QX30 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Infiniti QX30 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 Infiniti QX30. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Infiniti QX30?

Across all 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, electrical system, steering.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Infiniti QX30 get?

The 2017 Infiniti QX30 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 27 mpg combined (24 city / 33 highway).

How much is a 2017 Infiniti QX30 worth?

Comparable 2017 Infiniti QX30 listings run roughly $18,995–$24,998, typically around $23,266 (from 7 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.