2014 INFINITI QX70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 INFINITI QX70
The 2014 INFINITI QX70 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 INFINITI QX70
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 INFINITI QX70, potentially affecting up to 133,592 vehicles.
Recall 14V683000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 133,592 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 INFINITI QX70
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 INFINITI QX70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The car seats show that they have the anchors in the back seat for a child’s 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2014 INFINITI QX70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 INFINITI QX70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 INFINITI QX70
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 INFINITI QX70. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Revision 1-IEVAP — ENGINE
OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Retailers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and retailer personnel aware that we are re-notifying clients at this time.
ITB11021B — EQUIPMENT
SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most cases it is temporary. In extreme cases it can be permanent....
ITB15018A — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
IF YOU CONFIRM: "Brake Judder" during braking, especially when braking at highway speeds. Symptoms of "brake judder": - steering wheel shake - body vibration - brake pedal pulsation IMPORTANT NOTES: If any symptom above occurs when cruising or coasting (not braking), it is not "Brake Judder" and may be tire/wheel...
ITB14055 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal while accelerating. Advise the customer not to rest their foot on...
ITB14013 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SERVICE INFORMATION The applied models can be equipped with a "factory installed" 2nd Row DVD system, or have an "accessory installed" 2nd Row DVD system (Figure 1). Before beginning diagnostics, confirm which type of 2nd Row DVD system is installed. This bulletin and the information on pages 2 and 3...
ITB07047D — STRUCTURE
SERVICE INFORMATION Scratch Shield is a scratch-resistant clear coat which "heals" by itself when the vehicle gets a small scratch in the clear coat. If the scratch reaches the color base coat, however, it will not "heal". Scratch Shield was implemented for the first time in the U.S. with the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 INFINITI QX70
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INFINITI QX70
- 2014 INFINITI QX70 (current)
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- 2016 INFINITI QX70 — 2 complaints
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