Is master cylinder leak and brake pedal loss a known issue with the 2014 Infiniti Qx60?

8 NHTSA complaints have been filed about master cylinder leak and brake pedal loss on the 2014 Infiniti Qx60 (2016-01 → 2025-02). Reported component: SERVICE BRAKES. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11645679): "THE MASTERCYLINDER LEAKED OUT ALL THE BRAKE FLUID OUT THRU BAD SEAL. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THE LAST THREE TIMES IT WAS DONE BY THE NISSAN TWIN CITY NISSAN DEALER" Source: NHTSA.

Is headlight assembly moisture intrusion and failure a known issue with the 2014 Infiniti Qx60?

6 NHTSA complaints have been filed about headlight assembly moisture intrusion and failure on the 2014 Infiniti Qx60 (2018-01 → 2022-08). Reported component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11289016): "DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT: EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS MOISTURE GETS BUILT UP INSIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND THE LIGHTS QUITS WORKING" Source: NHTSA.

Is cvt transmission judder, jerking, and loss of power a known issue with the 2014 Infiniti Qx60?

108 NHTSA complaints have been filed about cvt transmission judder, jerking, and loss of power on the 2014 Infiniti Qx60 (2016-09 → 2025-10). Reported component: POWER TRAIN. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11694716): "My vehicle is having issues with the CVT transmission timing chain, I was just aware, there was a recall in the past but my infiniti dealership said it's expired.And they won't help replace it. I'm getting Judder while driving" Source: NHTSA.

Is passenger airbag warning light and recall delay a known issue with the 2014 Infiniti Qx60?

8 NHTSA complaints have been filed about passenger airbag warning light and recall delay on the 2014 Infiniti Qx60 (2016-06 → 2026-04). Reported component: AIR BAGS. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11732906): "Passenger airbag light is on the airbag is not working" Source: NHTSA.

2014 Infiniti Qx60 Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

Q: Is sunroof shattering while driving a known issue with the 2014 Infiniti Qx60?

9 NHTSA complaints have been filed about sunroof shattering while driving on the 2014 Infiniti Qx60 (2017-07 → 2024-07). Reported component: STRUCTURE. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11466590): "Driving at highway at about 65 mph last night with almost no cars around us when we (wife and I) heard loud bang above us almost like an explosion. I pulled over safely and found out the sunroof is completely shattered out of the blue" Source: NHTSA.

The 2014 Infiniti Qx60 carries 7 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering occupant classification and software. Owners report 5 recurring issue clusters, led by “Master cylinder leak and brake pedal loss.” Infiniti manuals split service into Schedule 1 (severe — short trips, city traffic, extreme temperatures) and Schedule 2 (easy highway use). Most US drivers honestly belong on Schedule 1: oil every 5,000 miles. The VQ V6s that power most of the lineup are chain-driven and durable when the oil stays fresh. The two things owners skip at their peril: CVT fluid on QX50/QX60 (extended intervals are how these transmissions die) and oil discipline on the twin-turbo VR30 in Q50/Q60 Red Sport.

7 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Campaign #16V244000 · Apr 26, 2016

Issue: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Campaign #14V138000 · Mar 25, 2014

Issue: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Campaign #14V229000 · Feb 5, 2014

Issue: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Pathfinder and Rogue vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The right side wheels of the affected vehicles may have one lug nut each that was not properly tightened.

Risk: If the lug nut becomes loose from not being properly tightened, it may fall off, allowing the other lug nuts to become loose, possibly resulting in a wheel separation, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten any loose lug nuts to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of June 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Campaign #15V681000 · Oct 20, 2015

Issue: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Campaign #15V033000 · Jan 26, 2015

Issue: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to November 18, 2013, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured November 29, 2011, to June 14, 2013, and 2014 QX60 vehicles manufactured May 16, 2013, to November 18, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013. In the affected vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. The secondary latch may remain in the open position when the hood is closed.

Risk: If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

SERVICE BRAKES

Campaign #15V012000 · Jan 14, 2015

Issue: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.

Risk: The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering control. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Campaign #13V445000 · Oct 17, 2013

Issue: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through January 16, 2013; and model year 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through September 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, during light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system (ABS) brake pressure output software may lead to an increase in stopping distance.

Risk: The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2014 Infiniti Qx60.

Reported to NHTSA

Master cylinder leak and brake pedal loss

SERVICE BRAKES

8 NHTSA complaints · 2016-01 → 2025-02

“THE MASTERCYLINDER LEAKED OUT ALL THE BRAKE FLUID OUT THRU BAD SEAL. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THE LAST THREE TIMES IT WAS DONE BY THE NISSAN TWIN CITY NISSAN DEALER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11645679

“MY MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED. LOST MY BRAKES. HAD TO PUMP PEDAL TO GET CAR TO STOP. HAD BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON HAD REPAIRED BY DEJEAN AUTOMOTIVE IN PORT ARTHUR. [XXX] COST $447.65 MY MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED AGAIN WHILE ON VACATION. LOST BRAKES AND HAD TO PUMP BRAKES TO”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11616622

“2014 QX 60 ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS (DEC 18, 2015 AND JAN 2ND,2016, ROUGHLY 2 WEEKS APART ) THE TOP BOLTS ON THE FRONT BREAK CALIPERS FELL OFF CAUSING THE CALIPER TO TILT OFF THE ROTOR. IN THE FIRST INSTANCE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL STARTED MAKING SOME GRINDING NOISES WHILE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10820027

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Sunroof shattering while driving

STRUCTURE

9 NHTSA complaints · 2017-07 → 2024-07

“Driving at highway at about 65 mph last night with almost no cars around us when we (wife and I) heard loud bang above us almost like an explosion. I pulled over safely and found out the sunroof is completely shattered out of the blue”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11466590

“I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AND HEARD A LOUD BANG, LIKE A GUNSHOT OVERHEAD AND GLASS FELL INTO THE CABIN ON MYSELF, WIFE AND TWO KIDS. THE SUNROOF ON OUR 2014 INFINITY QX60 WAS CLOSED, BUT HAD EXPLODED INTO THOUSANDS OF PIECES”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11123258

“DRIVING FROM HOUSTON TO AUSTIN ON 71 AT 65MPH ON JULY 27TH 2017. NO TRAFFIC AROUND ME, NO DEBRIS ON ROAD. SUNROOF EXPLODED OUTWARDS. NO IMPACT FROM DEBRIS BUT WAS VERY HOT DAY. TESTED TEMP OF SUNROOF AFTERWARDS WITH LASER READER - SHOWED 165F”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11011836

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Headlight assembly moisture intrusion and failure

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

6 NHTSA complaints · 2018-01 → 2022-08

“DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT: EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS MOISTURE GETS BUILT UP INSIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND THE LIGHTS QUITS WORKING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11289016

“The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, she noticed that the headlights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11459204

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI QX60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLAMP ALLOWED MOISTURE TO ENTER INTO THE ENCLOSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER INFINITI OF LYNNWOOD (17305 HWY 99, LYNNWOOD, WA 98037, (425) 409-6274) TO BE DIAGNOSED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11395235

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CVT transmission judder, jerking, and loss of power

POWER TRAIN

108 NHTSA complaints · 2016-09 → 2025-10

“My vehicle is having issues with the CVT transmission timing chain, I was just aware, there was a recall in the past but my infiniti dealership said it's expired.And they won't help replace it. I'm getting Judder while driving”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11694716

“WE HAVE HAD REPEATED ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION FAILING ON THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WILL OFTEN NOT ACCELERATE FROM A STOP OR TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHUDDER, JERK, AND EMITS A HIGH PITCHED WHINE. WE HAVE NEARLY HAD SEVERAL ACCIDENTS WITH THIS VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10937612

“Consistent CVT shudder while accelerating from a "stop" through 25-30 MPH, and also sometimes while accelerating after moving and lasting through 40 plus MPH. This transmission shudder necessitates releasing the accelerator pedal, slowing down, sometimes selecting a different”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11517469

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Passenger airbag warning light and recall delay

AIR BAGS

8 NHTSA complaints · 2016-06 → 2026-04

“Passenger airbag light is on the airbag is not working”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11732906

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI QX60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10873582

“I have an infiniti qx60 that has a hairbag malfunctioning for a long time now. I've taken it to be serviced by infiniti many times. However, they could never fix it. At one point, I decided to leave it alone until the last time I took the car in to be serviced. The person who”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11580574

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Note: NHTSA also opened 2 defect investigation(s) on this vehicle that closed without action.

Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 11, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 11, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 5,000 mi

Every 5,000 miles under Schedule 1 (most US driving); 7,500 on the easy-use Schedule 2. VQ engines tolerate a lot but reward fresh oil with quiet chains and clean variable-timing operation. VR30 twin-turbo: treat 5,000 as the ceiling.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 5,000 mi

Rotate with every oil change. Staggered-fitment sport models (G37S, Q60) can't rotate front-to-rear — budget rear tires accordingly.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

CVT Fluid (QX50 / QX60)

Every 60,000 mi

CVT-equipped models: replace fluid around 60,000 miles — sooner with towing or hot-climate city driving. Use only Nissan NS-spec CVT fluid. This is the single most skipped, most expensive-to-skip item on modern Infiniti SUVs.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$360–$500

Shop

~$255–$355

DIY

~$80–$180

CVT fluid is manufacturer-specific and pricey — do NOT substitute conventional ATF.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect pads, rotors, and lines at every service. Akebono-caliper sport packages wear pads unevenly if the slide hardware isn't serviced — have it cleaned and lubricated with pad changes.

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Replace about every 15,000 miles; behind the glovebox on most models.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Long-Life Coolant

Every 75,000 mi

First replacement at 75,000 miles / 5 years (Nissan blue long-life), then about every 4 years after. Genuine or NS-spec coolant only — mixing types gels.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Drive Belt Inspection

Every 60,000 mi

Inspect from 60,000 miles; replace on cracking, glazing, or tensioner noise. VQ accessory belts announce their age with a cold-start chirp.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$195–$235

Shop

~$135–$165

DIY

~$20–$50

DIY-friendly if you can reach the tensioner. Inspect for cracks rather than swap on a strict mileage interval.

Battery Test & Service

Every 25,000 mi

Test annually after year 3. Intelligent-Key and always-on telematics draw at rest — weak batteries show up first as slow push-button starts.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$225–$390

Shop

~$160–$280

DIY

~$130–$250

Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

8 crashes 2010–2024

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

complaints mentioning a crash

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2014 Infiniti Qx60 reflects INFINITI's published service intervals and the Schedule 1 / Schedule 2 Maintenance system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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