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Infiniti Q60 VIN Number Check

Decode an Infiniti Q60 VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.

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Infiniti Q60

About the Infiniti Q60

Infiniti sold the Q60 in the US for model years 2014–2022. Across those years NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns and 83 owner complaints. The 2017 has the most complaints of any model year (34). EPA rates it at 19–25 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2014–2022
EPA classSubcompact Cars
NHTSA recall campaigns5
Owner complaints83 at NHTSA
Infiniti Q60 photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Infiniti Q60 at a glance

One generation in the data, 2014–2022: 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 83 owner complaints.

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Q60
2014–2022Subcompact Cars
20142020
2014–2022

Infiniti Q60

EPA classSubcompact Cars
EPA combined mpg19–25
NHTSA recalls5

Engines (EPA)

  • 3.7 L 6-cyl · 2014–2015
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2017–2019
  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (turbo) · 2017–2022

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, RWD
  • manual (2014–2015), automatic (2014–2015, 2017–2022)

Known issues to check

Engine and cooling (22)Air bags (21)Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (10)

Mentions in 83 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · Q60JN1EV7EK?JM······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2018 Infiniti Q60, built in Tochigi Plant, Kawachi-Gun, Tochigi
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Q60 model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 5 campaigns on file for Q60 model years 2014–2022, and the 2021 shows up in more of them than any other year (2), ahead of the 2017 (1). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2021
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recall
Pick a row
What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Transport Canada recalls for these model years were checked against this list; each one matches an NHTSA campaign shown here. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Infiniti Q60 owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2017 and 2018 hold 59 of the 83 complaints, or 71%. Tap any bar or generation.

83NHTSA complaints, 2014–2022
4mention a crash
0mention a fire
5injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearQ60: 83 complaints · most for the 2017 (34)

Top complaint areas · Q60

Mentions in 83 complaints, 2014–2022.

Engine and cooling22
Air bags21
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)10
Steering10
Electrical system8
Fuel system5
Crashes 4Fires 0Injuries 5

2014–2022

NHTSA data summary

The 2017 is the outlier. On its own it has 34 of the ’s 83 complaints (41%), more than any other Q60 model year, and owners across the generation name engine and cooling most often (22 mentions), then air bags (21).

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

Q60 complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every Q60 version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

83complaints, 2014–2022
4mention a crash
0mention a fire
5injuries reported
Most complaints: 2017 (34), 2018 (25), 2014 (13)
13’14’1534’1725’18’20

2017 · 34 complaints

Crashes 2 · fires 0 · injuries 2

Engine12
Air bags6
Unknown or other6
Fuel/propulsion system4
Power train3

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Q60 CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 40 Q60 versions for model years 2014–2022. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 353 g/mi (2019). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Q602014–2022

19–25 mpg · CO₂ 353–464 g/mi

2022
22combined MPG
403CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$3,750EPA yearly fuel cost
3–5/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
5/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III ULEV125 · California LEV-III ULEV70 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 125 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 70Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2022: Q60 AWD · Auto (S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo — 22 MPG · 403 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
300350400450500201520202014 · Gas: 4122015 · Gas: 4122017 · Gas: 3532018 · Gas: 3532019 · Gas: 3532020 · Gas: 3972021 · Gas: 4032022 · Gas: 403
Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Q60 vs BMW 4 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2014–2022. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the Q60, against 22 for the BMW 4 Series and 59 for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Pick a range to compare.

Infiniti Q60

Model years 2014–2022

NHTSA recall campaigns
5
NHTSA owner complaints
83
EPA combined mpg
19–25
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0, 3.7 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 22
  2. Air bags 21
  3. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 10

BMW 4 Series

Model years 2014–2022

NHTSA recall campaigns
22
NHTSA owner complaints
349
EPA combined mpg
21–29
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L
Also listed
turbo, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 156
  2. Electrical system 110
  3. Fuel system 36

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model years 2014–2022

NHTSA recall campaigns
59
NHTSA owner complaints
1,603
EPA combined mpg
15–30
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.8, 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0, 3.5 L · 8-cyl 4.0, 6.2 L
Also listed
turbo, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 418
  2. Fuel system 224
  3. Air bags 221

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Infiniti Q60 VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Q60

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Silver INFINITI Q60 (second generation) coupe, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The Q60 coupe places its VIN at the lower driver's side windshield, on the door jamb sticker, and on a trunk lid label. The firewall in the engine compartment carries a secondary stamp. Check that the dashboard plate matches the firewall stamp.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Infiniti Q60 VIN questions

Which Infiniti Q60 model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2017 leads with 34, ahead of the 2018 (25) and 2014 (13). Those first two alone make up 71% of the 83 Q60 complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Infiniti Q60 had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 5 vehicle campaigns for model years 2014–2022, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

What fuel economy does the Infiniti Q60 get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2014–2022 Q60 at 19–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Infiniti Q60 compare with the BMW 4 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class on recalls?

For 2014–2022 models the Q60 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. The BMW 4 Series has 22, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class 59. Complaints run 83, 349 and 1,603 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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