Head-to-head reliability
Infiniti Q70L vs Toyota Camry
How the Infiniti Q70L 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 Q70L vs Toyota Camry: The Q70L has 20 complaints over 8 years (2.5/year) and 6 recalls, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints over 10 years (205.6/year) and 31 recalls. The Camry also has 171 crash-related reports vs. 1 for the Q70L. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Infiniti Q70L or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Infiniti Q70L
The Infiniti Q70L is a low-volume luxury sedan with only 20 complaints over 8 years, averaging 2.5 per year. Owners report serious but relatively rare issues like driveshaft shaking, stalling, and airbag occupant sensors failing. Recalls focus on the driveshaft, suggesting a known defect that can cause violent shaking or loss of power. Overall, it's a niche car with fewer reported problems, but some failures can be dangerous if neglected.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a high-volume family sedan with 2,056 complaints over 10 years, averaging about 206 per year. Owners report a wide range of issues, from transmission hesitation and brake noises to electrical glitches and engine stalling. With 171 crash-related complaints and 158 injuries, the volume of reports is much higher, though many may be minor. It's a popular car with many documented problems, so careful inspection is key.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Infiniti Q70L | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 20 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 6 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 1 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 2.5 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 Q70L
- 01POWER TRAIN7
- 02AIR BAGS5
- 03STEERING3
- 04VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
- 05VISIBILITY/WIPER2
Owners report violent shaking from under the vehicle, stalling during turns, and surging forward unexpectedly. These issues can lead to loss of control or crashes, and some are linked to driveshaft recalls.
The passenger seat occupant sensor can fail, disabling the airbag. Owners say moisture intrusion may cause this, and it often happens sporadically, meaning the airbag may not deploy in a crash.
The heated steering wheel can get too hot to hold comfortably, forcing drivers to turn it off while driving. The switch is awkwardly placed, which could distract the driver.
Some owners report the car stops accelerating without warning, then resumes after sitting. Others experienced unintended surging forward, like one that crashed into a barrier. These intermittent issues are hard to diagnose.
“Violent shaking coming from under the vehicle occurred when I started it last week. The car turned off and I have not tried to turn it on again for fear of catastrophic failure. I searched open recalls for this vehicle and saw that the drive shaft was recalle…”
“The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q70. The contact stated while making a left turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that an unknown yellow warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle and drove to his reside…”
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. Others describe hesitation and shuddering while driving, often with a check engine light, which can be frustrating and costly to fix.
A delayed throttle response is reported, where pressing the gas pedal results in a several-second delay before the car moves. This can be dangerous when merging or crossing traffic, and it's happened multiple times for some owners.
The electronic parking brake may fail to disengage, requiring a tow. Owners also hear clicking or vibrating noises from the brake pedal area, which the manufacturer says is normal but owners find concerning.
Multiple systems like stability control, power steering, and blind spot monitoring can malfunction at once. This can leave the driver without key safety aids, increasing crash risk.
“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 Q70L — 6 recalls
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. (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 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.
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 Q70L or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Infiniti Q70L has far fewer complaints per year (2.5 vs. 205.6), but its issues can be severe, like stalling and airbag failures. The Toyota Camry has many more complaints, but many may be less critical, though it has more crash-related reports. In practice, the Q70L may need fewer repairs, but when something goes wrong, it could be serious.
Key differences
- Complaint volume: Q70L averages 2.5 per year vs. Camry's 205.6, but Q70L has higher severity per complaint (stalling, airbag failure).
- Crash-related reports: Camry has 171 crash-related complaints and 158 injuries, while Q70L has 1 crash-related and 1 injury, though volume differs.
- Recall focus: Q70L recalls center on driveshaft issues, while Camry recalls include airbag sensors and seat issues.
- Common failures: Q70L owners report driveshaft shaking and airbag sensor failures; Camry owners report key stuck in Park, brake noises, and electrical glitches.
- Check for driveshaft recall completion and listen for violent shaking or clunking when starting or driving.
- Test the passenger seat occupant sensor: sit in the seat and see if the airbag indicator shows it's enabled; moisture damage can cause failure.
- Test the ignition key removal: ensure it comes out easily when in Park; if not, it could indicate a stuck key issue.
- Listen for clicking or vibrating noises from the brake pedal area and check if the electronic parking brake disengages properly.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and confirm all recalls are addressed, especially driveshaft for Q70L and airbag sensors for Camry.
- Have a mechanic inspect the power train, including transmission and driveshaft, for both cars.
- Test all electronic systems: airbag sensors, steering wheel heater, brakes, and infotainment.
- For Camry, check for delayed throttle response and key removal issues during a test drive.
- For Q70L, verify the heated steering wheel doesn't overheat and that the vehicle doesn't stall during turns.
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 Q70L | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 61 |
| 2021 | 0 | 157 |
| 2020 | 0 | 274 |
| 2019 | 2 | 395 |
| 2018 | 3 | 744 |
| 2017 | 0 | 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 Q70L or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Infiniti Q70L vs Toyota Camry
- Infiniti Q70L total complaints
- 20
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Infiniti Q70L total recalls
- 6
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Infiniti Q70L avg complaints/year
- 2.5
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Infiniti Q70L
- Infiniti Q70L top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN