Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2014 Infiniti QX70Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints for the 2014 Infiniti QX70. Most complaints involve seats (1) and fuel/propulsion system (1). The EPA rates it 16–19 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
16–19mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
1campaigns
Latest Nov 2014
Owner complaints
5
Top: seats
Fuel cost / yr
$4,200est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Fuel system, gasoline

Free remedy

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.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Nov 28, 2014NHTSA 14V683000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 29, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

5 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2014 – Sep 2022
  1. Seats1
  2. Fuel/propulsion system1
  3. Visibility/wiper1
  4. Air bags1
  5. Exterior lighting1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each QX70 model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
20145
20159
20161
20178
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Seats

1 report
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 20, 2022SeatsODI 11485389

Fuel/propulsion system

1 report
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 3, 2019Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11165607

Visibility/wiper

1 report
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 31, 2016Visibility/wiperODI 10871608
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 29, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
3.7L 6-cyl · 5.0L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S7)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
QX70 RWD
Auto (S7), 6 cyl, 3.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
172419$4,200461
QX70 AWD
Auto (S7), 6 cyl, 3.7 L · All-Wheel Drive
162218$4,400481
QX70 AWD
Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.0 L · All-Wheel Drive
142016$5,000547
  • QX70 RWD
    Auto (S7), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
    17 city · 24 hwy · $4,200/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • QX70 AWD
    Auto (S7), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
    16 city · 22 hwy · $4,400/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • QX70 AWD
    Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.0 L
    14 city · 20 hwy · $5,000/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Infiniti QX70 as of Oct 29, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 29, 2026Vehicle 8549Vehicle 8548
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2014 QX70 questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Infiniti QX70 have?

1 safety recall as of Oct 29, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2014 Infiniti QX70 problems?

Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are seats (1), fuel/propulsion system (1), visibility/wiper (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2014 Infiniti QX70 get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Infiniti QX70 at 16–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 29, 2026