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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Infiniti Q70l

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

2Recalls
2Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE INFINITI Q70L

The 2019 Infiniti Q70L is a long-wheelbase variant of Infiniti's full-size luxury sedan, slotting into a competitive segment alongside German and domestic rivals. Aimed at buyers who want rear-seat comfort paired with premium Japanese craftsmanship, it carries the Q70 nameplate into its final model year, making it a niche but genuinely appealing choice for value-minded luxury shoppers.

VERDICT

The 2019 Infiniti Q70l earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 80 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 2 recalls on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Q70L as a comfortable, well-appointed luxury sedan that delivers a refined ride and generous rear-seat space. Most praise its composed highway manners and upscale interior, though many note the platform is aging and that newer rivals offer more advanced technology and driver-assistance features as standard equipment.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
Frontal
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 11.3%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13478

Index breakdown

Crash protection56/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record18/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT24V470000

Risk: 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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.

Reported 2024-06-21

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V654000

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

Remedy: 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.

Reported 2019-09-12

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsPower Train 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Steering 1

Rivals in Sedan (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13478), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Infiniti Q70l 2019. Class rank 82 of 119 in Sedan 2019. Methodology · Disclosure