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2017 Infiniti QX30

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 QX30.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM7)

The 2017 Infiniti QX30 is a passenger car equipped with a 7-speed automatic transmission and an engine that takes 6.0 quarts of 0W-30 oil, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 24 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. In its first model year, the QX30 recorded the highest owner complaint volume of the 2017–2019 run at 32 reports, with air bags emerging as the top concern and four recalls issued. Complaints then dropped sharply to just three by 2019, indicating a notable improvement in reliability over the short generation.

Model year201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/33/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 15226HG00G. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnTAILOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/50R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter15226HG00G alt 15208HG00D
Engine air filter165465DD0A
Spark plug2240192C1N
Front wiper blades288905DA1B
Serpentine belt117205DD0A
Thermostat21306HG00F alt 21200HG00H
Cabin air filter272775DA2A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length174.4 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height60.6 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3417 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 33 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the QX30 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.2–6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2017 S 2.0t
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017S 2.0t 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.90 sec208 hpFWD
2017S 2.0t 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.90 sec208 hpFWD
2017Premium 2.0t 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.10 sec208 hpAWD
2017Premium 2.0t 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.10 sec208 hpAWD
2018Premium 2.0t 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.80 sec208 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 0W-30 engine oil, 75W-85 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Shell DCT-M1
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.6
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.6 qt
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity8.0
Engine Oil0W-30

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs21.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts10
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11 FT/LBS: USE NEW NUTS. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs120.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub74.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque17.0 ft-lbs

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)58-97 psi
RPM@IDLE rpm
Engine Compression167-225 PSI. 22 MAXIMUM VARIATION PSI.

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 96; Rear: 96
ABS Sensor Torque8.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
189.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen completely, Step 3: 111.089 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
121.0 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
318.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
490.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs.148 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
1Bolts 17-2618 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1626 ft. lbs
390.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 45,000 mi; coolant at 155,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 155,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 155,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record for the Infiniti QX30 shows a consistent downward trend in issues, with complaints dropping from 32 in 2017 to 22 in 2018 and finally to 3 in 2019. The 2017 model year represents the peak of this arc, recording the highest number of recalls (4), investigations (1), and Technical Service Bulletins (137) across the generation. Within the 2017 model, the most frequent complaints involved Air Bags (8), while Power Train, Visibility/Wiper, and "Unknown Or Other" each saw 2 reports. There were 3 reported crash complaints and 0 fire complaints for this specific year. Because the 2017 model year exhibits the highest volume of federal complaints and TSBs compared to subsequent years, it indicates the most instability in the lineup. Given that reliability metrics improve significantly in 2018 and 2019, 2017 is not the ideal year to buy.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
137
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
32
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 32 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags8
Unknown Or Other2
Visibility/Wiper2
Power Train2
Power Train,Engine1
Steering,Electrical System1
Steering,Air Bags,Visibility/Wiper1
Suspension,Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V143000Air Bags:Side/WindowReported 06/03/2017

Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver-side curtain air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer…

17V691000Air Bags:FrontalReported 01/11/2017

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 137 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB12-011R2026-03-30Electrical SystemTELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION See ITB19-029 for models built after those listed above…
ITB10-029C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…
ITB13-052E2024-05-20Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB13-006D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 QX30 take?

6.0 qt of 0W-30 SN Starburst, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 QX30 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the QX30 get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 33 highway / 27 combined mpg.