2013 Infiniti QX60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
361 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Infiniti QX60, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 3 defect investigations. It scores 100/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Airbags leads the reports, typically around 10,000 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2013 Infiniti QX60 sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 2016, 2018–2020.
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Where 2013 sits among all QX60 years
What owners report
“Vehicle indicates passenger airbag off when passenger in seat with seat belt on. Airbag light is flashing. This is occurring while driving.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 QX60
“The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the transmission failed to operate as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 QX60
“There are several complaints regarding the headlights that the headlights continue to get moisture in them and it requires a new headlight assembly. There were 16 cases regarding the JX35 model and several for the QX60 model that replaced it.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 QX60
“1. Pedal intermittently loses pressure when slow speed stops. 2. Pedal goes close to floor at complete stop with light pressure. 3. On several occasions, it triggered the seat belt restraints which was scary. 4. Noted "air sucking" sound from brake pedal. 5. Brakes would "pump back" to normal if i…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 QX60
“Car starts to shudder and shake, while trying to accelerate. This is a transmission issue.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 QX60
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 242 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 39,700 miles. Half of those reports fall between 7,018 and 99,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2013 Infiniti QX60.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 15V681000.
Technical service bulletins
181 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2013 Infiniti QX60. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2013 Infiniti QX60 reliable?
The 2013 Infiniti QX60 drew 361 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 100/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2013 Infiniti QX60 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2013 Infiniti QX60 are airbags (87 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (80), and electrical (51).
At what mileage do 2013 Infiniti QX60 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2013 Infiniti QX60 problems around 39,700 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 7,018 and 99,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Infiniti QX60 have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2013 Infiniti QX60. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.