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2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Infiniti dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid, describing incidents dated November 7, 2014.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10681753 · Filed
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q70 HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND GOING OVER A RAILROAD TRACK, THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BUT THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Defect Petition DP22-005: Pedestrian alert sounds
Closed August 7, 2023
Driveshaft Can Break
NHTSA #24V470000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice
Reported June 21, 2024 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 7,222 vehicles
Repair completion: 39.37% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign R24A5, R24A7 · Owners notified August 13, 2024 · Vehicles built November 7, 2013 – January 29, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Driveshaft Can Break
NHTSA #20V755000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice
Reported December 7, 2020 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,708 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified February 5, 2021
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
Safety consequence
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicle may Gradually Accelerate Unexpectedly
NHTSA #14V583000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported September 22, 2014 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 6,562 vehicles
Repair completion: 95.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 10, 2014 · Vehicles built April 9, 2010 – May 7, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Infiniti M35 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 7, 2012, to September 9, 2013, 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to July 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 9, 2010, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, In the affected vehicles, if the signal is lost from one of the two throttle position sensors (TPS), the engine control module (ECM) will go into a fail-safe mode, partially closing the throttle chamber. Should the lost signal be restored, the throttle chamber may open, regardless of the position signal from the TPS.
Safety consequence
The vehicle may gradually accelerate due to the throttle chamber reopening. This unexpected acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Transmission Housing may Fracture
NHTSA #14V582000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported September 22, 2014 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 817 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 10, 2014 · Vehicles built November 7, 2013 – December 10, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured October 16, 2013, to January 27, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to December 10, 2013. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with transmissions whose housings were damaged during their manufacturing.
Safety consequence
The damaged housings could crack and fracture, creating road debris and disabling the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission assembly and replace it if cracks are found, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Electric Drive Motor may Stop Working
NHTSA #14V581000 · Hybrid Propulsion System · NHTSA notice
Reported September 22, 2014 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 5,412 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 1, 2014 · Vehicles built November 7, 2013 – May 7, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to June 25, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, the electric motor may stop working while the vehicle is being driven using the electric motor only.
Safety consequence
The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motor inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on November1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Infiniti Q70 Hybrid model years
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