Head-to-head reliability
Infiniti Q60 vs Toyota Camry
How the Infiniti Q60 and Toyota Camry compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Infiniti Q60 vs Toyota Camry: The Q60 has 83 complaints over 8 years (about 10 per year) and 6 recalls, while the Camry has 2056 complaints over 10 years (about 206 per year) and 31 recalls. The Camry's higher volume reflects greater sales, but both show specific issues like airbag lights or brake noises. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Infiniti Q60 or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Infiniti Q60
The Infiniti Q60 is a sporty luxury coupe that averages about 10 complaints per year over eight years, with 6 recalls and 4 crash-related reports. Owners frequently mention airbag warning lights, engine smoke, and steering or power train issues. While the total complaint count is lower than the Camry's, the Q60's problems often involve expensive systems like airbags and engines. For a used buyer, this means fewer overall complaints but potentially costly repairs when they occur.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a mainstream sedan with a much higher complaint volume—about 206 per year over ten years—and 31 recalls. Owners report power train hesitation, brake noises, and electrical glitches. The sheer number of complaints reflects the Camry's huge sales volume, but also shows recurring issues across many systems. For a used buyer, this means a well-known reliability reputation but a higher chance of encountering a specific problem.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Infiniti Q60 | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 83 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 6 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 4 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 10.4 Better | 205.6 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 5 Better | 158 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 1 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Infiniti Q60
- 01AIR BAGS21
- 02ENGINE20
- 03UNKNOWN OR OTHER12
- 04POWER TRAIN10
- 05STEERING10
Owners report the airbag/SRS warning light illuminating, often traced to the passenger-side occupancy classification system. This can mean the airbag may not deploy correctly in a crash, so a buyer should have the system scanned before purchase.
Complaints include extreme white smoke from the exhaust while driving and unintended acceleration in rain. These symptoms suggest potential engine or throttle issues that can be dangerous and expensive to fix.
Some owners describe stalling, failure to accelerate, and swerving on slight bumps, which may point to transmission or steering-related power train faults. Such behavior makes the car unpredictable in traffic.
Reports mention the car swerving on its own with the slightest bumps, indicating possible steering system problems. This directly affects control and safety, so a test drive on uneven roads is essential.
“Component/System: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) / Airbag Occupancy Classification System — Passenger Side What Happened: The airbag/SRS warning light illuminated on my 2018 Infiniti Q60 (VIN [XXX], 102,388 miles). The vehicle was taken to Sewell Infinit…”
“Hello, I purchased my Infiniti Q60 Red Sport brand new in 2028. About a year after that I started to have electrical issues with the car. I've brought it in to the Infiniti dealer in Valencia, CA numerous times during the warranty period (and a few times out…”
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report the ignition key getting stuck in Park, requiring battery disconnection to remove, and hesitation/shuddering with the check engine light on. These issues can leave you stranded or cause delayed acceleration.
Complaints include a several-second delay in throttle response when pressing the gas pedal, and hesitation/shuddering at various speeds. This lag can be risky when merging or crossing traffic.
The electronic parking brake may not disengage, requiring a tow, and a clicking/vibrating noise from the brake pedal area is reported as common. Brake problems are safety-critical and should be inspected immediately.
Multiple systems—stability control, power steering, blind spot monitoring, and lane keeping—can malfunction at once. This suggests electrical gremlins that are hard to diagnose and can disable safety aids.
“My 2023 Toyota Camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park. The only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a…”
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating and shuddering, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Infiniti Q60 — 6 recalls
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
The risk: In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-8…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles. After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power and reduce fuel supply to the engine.
The risk: A lack of fuel may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C5.
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehi…
The risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A9.
The defect: 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. Additio…
The risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The 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-…
Toyota Camry — 31 recalls
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
The risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir…
The risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
Buyer analysis
Infiniti Q60 or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Infiniti Q60 has far fewer complaints per year (about 10) than the Toyota Camry (about 206), but the Camry's higher count is partly due to much higher sales. In practice, the Q60 owner is less likely to file a complaint, but when problems occur they often involve airbags or engines. The Camry has more frequent but often less severe issues like brake noise or key sticking.
Key differences
- The Q60 has 83 complaints over 8 years; the Camry has 2056 over 10 years—but the Camry sells in far higher volumes, so per-vehicle risk is not directly comparable.
- Q60 owners report airbag warning lights and engine smoke; Camry owners report stuck ignition keys and brake pedal noises.
- The Q60 has 6 recalls including seat belts and back-over prevention; the Camry has 31 recalls including seats and airbag sensors.
- Camry complaints include multiple electrical system failures at once; Q60 complaints include steering swerving and unintended acceleration.
- Check for any airbag/SRS warning light on the dashboard and ask for a scan of the passenger occupancy classification system—this is a common complaint.
- During a test drive, watch for white smoke from the exhaust, hesitation, or unintended acceleration, especially in rain, as owners report these engine issues.
- Test the ignition key removal in Park—if it sticks, you may need to disconnect the battery, a reported power train defect.
- Listen for clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal area and check if the electronic parking brake disengages properly; brake complaints are frequent.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and confirm all recalls have been performed, especially for airbags and seat belts on the Q60 and seats/airbag sensors on the Camry.
- Have a mechanic scan for stored trouble codes, particularly for airbag, engine, and transmission systems on both cars.
- Test drive the Q60 on bumpy roads to check for steering swerve, and test the Camry's acceleration from a stop for throttle delay.
- Inspect the Camry's electronic parking brake and listen for brake pedal noises; on the Q60, check for exhaust smoke after a cold start.
- Ask the seller for maintenance records and whether any complaints like stuck keys or airbag lights have been addressed.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Infiniti Q60 | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 61 |
| 2021 | 3 | 157 |
| 2020 | 2 | 274 |
| 2019 | 4 | 395 |
| 2018 | 25 | 744 |
| 2017 | 34 | 148 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Infiniti Q60 or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Infiniti Q60 vs Toyota Camry
- Infiniti Q60 total complaints
- 83
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Infiniti Q60 total recalls
- 6
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Infiniti Q60 avg complaints/year
- 10.4
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Infiniti Q60
- Infiniti Q60 top complaint area
- AIR BAGS
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN