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2023 Infiniti QX60 problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls

ELEVATED COMPLAINT SIGNAL
38%
10 of 27 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

38% of relevant owner complaints on the 2023 Infiniti QX60 are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. That is elevated. Worth an independent inspection before you commit to one.

Better than 56% of the 1,789 model years we track (2010–2023).

NHTSA data checked October 3, 2026
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Does the 2023 Infiniti QX60 have engine problems?

More than most. The pattern is elevated rather than severe. 10 of 27 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Infiniti QX60 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (38%), and the largest group is filed under engine (5). On a test drive, check for stalling, loss of power, rough idle, oil consumption or a check-engine light. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.

Drivetrain complaints
10
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
27
this model year
Fires reported
1
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
3
0 crashes · 4 injuries

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER8 · 30%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7 · 26%
ENGINE5 · 19%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4 · 15%
SERVICE BRAKES3 · 11%
POWER TRAIN3 · 11%

The years either side

2010
no data
2011
no data
2012
no data
2013
no data
2014
75%
149 of 230
2015
52%
38 of 92
2016
29%
5 of 29
2017
48%
30 of 68
2018
63%
22 of 38
2019
56%
20 of 38
2020
too few complaints
2021
no data
2022
too few complaints
2023
38%
10 of 27

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

Cleaner alternatives

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Other luxury SUVs with no elevated signal in 2023

The percentage is each model year's drivetrain complaint share. No elevated signal describes the model year, not any one car; a well-kept example of a flagged model can still be the right buy, and any of these still needs an inspection.

What owners reported

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE04/05/20232 INJURED
The car jerks forward when accelerating from a stopped position which throws everyone in the car forward and it could potentially hit something or someone. The car does not stay in position when put in park or even turned off. It rolls back 2 feet and it hit my daughter and knocked her down from the rear and the car d…
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE06/10/20231 INJURED
My car rolls back and forward, more than normal, after parking and putting the park into park and lifting foot off the break. It rolls back so fast that it knocked my mother forward and it knocked my daughter to the ground. So, when I put the car in park and I release the break is when it rolls back far enough to beco…
ENGINE10/18/2025
The vehicle will randomly lurch forward quite a few inches after being placed in park - and even after the door has been opened, regardless of whether the car is parked on flat ground or on an incline, and regardless of whether the emergency brake is engaged. I have noticed this predominantly when backing into a parki…

Three of 10 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows more, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

Recall campaigns on the 2023 Infiniti QX60 (3)

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The second-row adjustable seat may extend past the intended rear stopper point and …
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The driver's powered seat may not be fully secured to the se…
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. When driving at certain high speeds, the Adaptive Front-Light System (AFS) may…

This does not say whether a particular car has an open, unrepaired recall. That depends on the VIN.

Before you buy a 2023 Infiniti QX60

Questions people ask about the 2023 Infiniti QX60

Does the 2023 Infiniti QX60 have engine problems?

More than most; the pattern is elevated rather than severe. 10 of 27 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Infiniti QX60 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (38%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the engine and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2023 Infiniti QX60?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2023 Infiniti QX60. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Which Infiniti QX60 years are better?

Among the Infiniti QX60 years we track, the 2016 (29%) has a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2023 (38%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car.

Should I buy a 2023 Infiniti QX60?

That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2023 Infiniti QX60 has an elevated engine complaint pattern, so treat it as a car that needs proof: service records showing engine work, a cold-start test drive, and an independent pre-purchase inspection focused on the engine. A well-kept or already-repaired example can be a fine car; an unknown one is a gamble.

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Experimental model-level information. This is not a vehicle inspection, vehicle-history report, financial advice or purchase recommendation. It describes patterns across a model year, not the condition of any individual vehicle.