Head-to-head reliability
Infiniti Q70 vs Toyota Camry
How the Infiniti Q70 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 Q70 vs Toyota Camry: The Q70 has 19 complaints over 9 years (2.1/year) and 8 recalls, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints over 10 years (205.6/year) and 31 recalls. Q70 owners report power train hesitation and air bag issues; Camry owners report key stuck, brake noise, and electrical failures. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Infiniti Q70 or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Infiniti Q70
The Infiniti Q70 is a luxury sedan with a low complaint rate: 19 complaints over 9 years, averaging 2.1 per year. Owners most often report power train hesitation and air bag warning lights, with some cases of unexpected air bag deployment. Recalls include driveshaft and rear camera issues. Overall, it appears to have fewer reported problems, but the ones that occur can be concerning.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a mainstream sedan with a much higher complaint volume: 2,056 complaints over 10 years, averaging 205.6 per year. Common issues include power train hesitation, engine shuddering, brake noises, and electrical glitches. Recalls cover seats, air bag sensors, and wheel studs. The high complaint count suggests many owners experience problems, though not all are severe.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Infiniti Q70 | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 19 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 8 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 1 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 2.1 Better | 205.6 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 1 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 Q70
- 01POWER TRAIN6
- 02AIR BAGS4
- 03VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
- 04ENGINE3
- 05VISIBILITY/WIPER3
Owners report hesitation and delayed acceleration, especially in the morning or when passing. One complaint notes the car slows to about 5 mph, which could increase crash risk. This matters because it affects daily drivability and safety.
Some owners see the air bag warning light, and one reported unexpected driver-side air bag deployment during a turn, causing injuries. This is critical because air bags should deploy only in a crash, not during normal driving.
Complaints describe the car suddenly stopping acceleration without warning, then resuming after an hour. The engine light may not illuminate, making diagnosis difficult. This can leave a driver stranded or in a dangerous situation.
Similar to power train issues, owners report morning hesitation and delayed acceleration. One dealer claimed the vehicle was 'designed' that way, which is frustrating for buyers. This suggests a persistent drivability flaw.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 INFINITI Q70. WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST DROVE THE VEHICLE IN THE MORNING, IT HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. INFINITI OF CORAL GABLES (2701 S LE JEUNE RD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33134, (786) 619-3009) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT M…”
“While attempting to accelerate my car hesitates and slows down to about 5 miles an hour. This mostly happens in the morning, but does happen in the afternoon while attempting to accelerate to pass. This issue has almost caused me to get in accidents on severa…”
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report intermittent key stuck in ignition even when in Park, requiring battery disconnect to remove. Others note hesitation and shuddering with check engine light. These issues can strand a driver or cause costly repairs.
Complaints include delayed throttle response, where pressing the gas pedal results in several seconds of no movement. This happens repeatedly and can be dangerous when merging or crossing traffic.
Owners report the electronic parking brake failing to disengage, requiring a tow. Others hear clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal area, which the manufacturer calls normal but owners find concerning. Brake problems directly affect safety.
Multiple systems—smart stop, stability control, power steering, blind spot monitoring, and lane keeping—malfunctioned at once in one complaint. Such widespread electrical failures can make the car unpredictable and unsafe to drive.
“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 Q70 — 8 recalls
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-…
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The fix: 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.
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The fix: 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.
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 Q70 or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Infiniti Q70 has far fewer complaints per year (2.1 vs. 205.6), suggesting it may be less problematic overall. However, the Camry's higher volume means more owners report issues, but many are common and may be addressed by recalls or repairs. In practice, the Q70 might offer a quieter ownership experience, while the Camry has more widespread but potentially manageable problems.
Key differences
- The Infiniti Q70 averages 2.1 complaints per year, while the Toyota Camry averages 205.6, a huge difference in reported problem frequency.
- Q70 owners report power train hesitation and air bag warning lights; Camry owners report key stuck in ignition, brake noise, and multiple electrical failures.
- The Q70 has 8 recalls, including driveshaft and camera issues; the Camry has 31 recalls, covering seats, air bag sensors, and wheel studs.
- Camry complaints include 171 crash-related and 158 injuries, while Q70 has 1 crash-related and 1 injury, though these numbers are raw counts and not rates.
- During a test drive, accelerate from a stop and at passing speeds to check for hesitation or delayed response, especially when the engine is cold.
- Check that the air bag warning light illuminates briefly then goes out; if it stays on, it could indicate a sensor or deployment issue.
- Test the ignition key removal in Park; if it sticks, it may require battery disconnect, a known complaint.
- Listen for clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal area and test the electronic parking brake to ensure it disengages properly.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and check for open recalls on both models using the NHTSA VIN lookup.
- Have a mechanic inspect the power train and transmission for hesitation or shuddering, especially on the Q70 and Camry.
- For the Camry, test all electrical systems: smart stop, stability control, power steering, blind spot monitoring, and lane keeping.
- For the Q70, verify air bag functionality and check for any warning lights on the dashboard.
- Ask the seller for maintenance records and whether any recalls have been addressed, particularly driveshaft and brake issues.
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 Q70 | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 61 |
| 2021 | 0 | 157 |
| 2020 | 0 | 274 |
| 2019 | 2 | 395 |
| 2018 | 1 | 744 |
| 2017 | 2 | 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 Q70 or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Infiniti Q70 vs Toyota Camry
- Infiniti Q70 total complaints
- 19
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Infiniti Q70 total recalls
- 8
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Infiniti Q70 avg complaints/year
- 2.1
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Infiniti Q70
- Infiniti Q70 top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN