2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid: 5 recalls, 1 owner complaint and up to 31 mpg combined.
Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #14V582000 · 2014 · 817 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured October 16, 2013, to January 27, 2014, and Infiniti q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to December 10, 2013. The affected vehicles May have been assembled with transmissions whose housings were damaged during their manufacturing.
Why it matters: The damaged housings could crack and fracture, creating road debris and disabling the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission assembly and replace it if cracks are found, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014.
Speed control / throttle, Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #14V583000 · 2014 · 6,562 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Infiniti m35 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 7, 2012, to September 9, 2013, 2014 Infiniti q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to July 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 Infiniti q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 9, 2010, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, in the affected vehicles, if the signal is lost from one of the…
Why it matters: The vehicle May gradually accelerate due to the throttle chamber reopening. This unexpected acceleration May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014.
Hybrid system Vehicle recall #14V581000 · 2014 · 5,412 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to June 25, 2014, and Infiniti q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, the electric motor May stop working while the vehicle is being driven using the electric motor only.
Why it matters: The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motor inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on november1, 2014.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #20V755000 · 2020 · 2,708 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti m56, 2012-2013 m35 hybrid, and 2014 q70 and q70 hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2wd and with a hybrid or vk56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that May break.
Why it matters: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or May disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
The fix: Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #24V470000 · 2024 · 7,222 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Infiniti) is recalling certain 2011-2013 m56, 2012-2013 m35 hybrid, 2014-2018 q50, q70 hybrid, 2014-2019 q70, and 2015-2019 q70l two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Why it matters: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid has 1 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 5 Q70 Hybrid model years for complaints (2.5× the average Q70 Hybrid year). Neighboring years: 2015 (1 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic (S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 | 33 | 31 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid problems?
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (1).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid get?
EPA ratings run up to 31 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic (S7)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid repair manual?
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