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2019 Infiniti Qx60 Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2019 Infiniti Qx60 carries 2 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering camera and antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Owners report 7 recurring issue clusters, led by “CVT transmission failure and acceleration shudder.” 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.

2 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign #19V654000 · Dec 9, 2019

Issue: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

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

Campaign #19V807000 · Aug 11, 2019

Issue: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.

Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

Recall data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2019 Infiniti Qx60.

Reported to NHTSA

CVT transmission failure and acceleration shudder

POWER TRAIN

6 NHTSA complaints · 2022-04 → 2026-07

“Vehicle shudders on acceleration. 2013-2018 vehicles were recalled. 2019 is doing the same thing.”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11707595
“Transmission failure. The CVT transmission did not engage in gear while driving (on the highway!) I was able to drive in "limp mode" to reputable mechanic in the area. The mechanic flushed the CVT fluid, changed the filters and checked all the electronic codes…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11587455
“The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle while accelerating and the vehicle shuddered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with DTC: P17F1…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11459577

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Driveline seal and differential fluid leaks

POWER TRAIN

4 NHTSA complaints · 2024-07 → 2025-10

“Differential failed and leaking fluid - premature failure. Yes, part will be available, and repair diagnosed by Kendall Inifiniti of Nampa dealership. In process of review by manufacturer district area manager. No warning, no messages, no smells, nada…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11694442
“The Rear right differential side seal failed under 40K miles and car was out of manufacturer warranty and I had to pay to get the seal and bearing replaced. I cannot believe a seal and bearing need to be rep[laced withing 40K miles…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11663318
“Transfer Case leaking. Resealing of Transfer Case was performed under warranty. The vehicle was under warranty and had only 33,000 Miles…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11603853

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Engine oil sludge buildup

ENGINE

3 NHTSA complaints · 2025-07 → 2025-07

“My engine has sludge all over it as well as engine bearing shavings despite only having 122k miles and regular oil changes and maintenance.”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11670942
“There has been many problems with the QX60 engine with oil slug and Infinty does not want to repair this problem , even after showing regular oil changes. They want to charge up to $17000 to replace the engine”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11670817
“1. I have had my oil changed 3 times this year and there continue to have sludge in the oil and strange noise from engine and I am very uncomfortable and afraid to drive my car…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11671497

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Engine shutdown and power loss while driving

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

4 NHTSA complaints · 2022-01 → 2025-05

“Car just stalls or cuts out and loses power…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11504021
“The car engine suddenly shut off itself while I am driving in the middle of the road. The engine and the collision sensor lights were on, I had to fully stop the car and put it into "P" then restart the engine in order to go again…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11448668
“My vehicle shut down while driving, my safety, the safety of others was very much at risk as the vehicle shut down with no warnings while driving at a very busy time and roads, cars where honking at me…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11564257

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Forward collision avoidance sensor faults

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

5 NHTSA complaints · 2019-06 → 2022-09

“The emergency braking system occassionally engages when I am driving. On about four occassions I was driving and the alarm began beeping. The car suddenly began braking. Nothing was directly in front of my vehicle that should have triggered the system…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11435761
“While driving home from work on the expressway, the FEB indicator came on even though there was no one in front of me for at least 1/4 mile. Then the BCI indicator came on when there was no vehicle behind me. The braking system started to engage for no apparent reason…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11444232
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 INFINITI QX60. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WITH THE DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM ACTIVATED, THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE WITH PEDESTRIAN DETECTION SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM DEACTIVATED…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11220204

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Back-up camera blind spot and blank screen

BACK OVER PREVENTION

4 NHTSA complaints · 2019-11 → 2026-07

“The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-up camera malfunctioned and a black screen appeared, causing a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11601179
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 INFINITI QX60. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING GARAGE THERE WAS VEHICLE BEHIND THEM, HOWEVER, THE REVERSE CAMERA DID NOT SHOW THE VEHICLE WAS NEARBY, NOR, DID THE VEHICLE'S ALARM SYSTEM INDICATED A VEHICLE WAS NEARBY…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11317736
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 INFINITI QX60. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS BACKING OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY, THERE WAS A BLINDSPOT ON THE BACK UP CAMERA AND HE BACKED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11282471

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Acceleration without driver input

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 NHTSA complaints · 2019-08 → 2019-10

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 (NA) INFINITI QX60. WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE RPMS INCREASED TO 7,000 FOR 20 SECONDS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11251933
“THE CAR'S COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONED WHEN PARKING THE CAR AND PRESSING THE BRAKE. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED, WENT OVER THE YELLOW MEDIAN AND HIT A POLE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT…”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11269898

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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.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace around 30,000 miles. Twin-intake VQ and VR engines use two filters — replace both, not just the easy one.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace roughly every 30,000 miles or 2 years — Infiniti pairs it with major services. Sport models driven hard should err toward the 2-year mark.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (7/9-speed)

Every 60,000 mi

Conventional automatics (G35/G37/Q50 RWD 7-speed, QX80 9-speed): fluid service around 60,000 miles under severe use keeps shifts clean. Matic-S/Matic-D spec fluid only.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Spark Plugs

Every 105,000 mi

Iridium plugs rated to 105,000 miles. On transverse VQ models (older QX60, JX35) the rear bank hides under the intake plenum — pay the labor once, at the full interval.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Recommended maintenance

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)

3 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.

2

complaints mentioning a crash

0

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 2019 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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