2019 Infiniti Q70L maintenance schedule

The 2019 Q70L is part of the Y51 generation (2015-2019), sold as a sedan. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2019 Q70L needs, and when

All 10 of these items come from Infiniti's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Infiniti's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter5,000 mi / 6 monthsManufacturer
Engine air filter15,000 mi / 18 monthsManufacturer
Cabin air filter15,000 mi / 18 monthsManufacturer
Tire rotation5,000 mi / 6 monthsManufacturer
Brake fluid

Extra chassis weight places higher thermal demands on braking systems.

30,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant105,000 mi / 7 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid60,000 mi / 6 yearsManufacturer
Spark plugs105,000 mi / 7 yearsManufacturer
Serpentine belt40,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid30,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-30, 5.2 qt
Coolant
Nissan Blue Long Life
Transmission fluid
Nissan Matic S

Powertrains in this generation

  • 3.7L 6-cyl (VQ37VHR), 330 hp, 7-Speed Automatic, RWD / AWD
  • 5.6L 8-cyl (VK56VD), 416 hp, 7-Speed Automatic, RWD / AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2019 Q70L owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

AWD Transfer Case Seizure

high severity

80,000-120,000 mi · $4,294-$4,464 to fix

Shudder during acceleration, binding sensation when cornering

Source: carbuzz.com

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2019 Infiniti Q70L

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Infiniti dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Power train

NHTSA 24V470000

June 2024

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.

Remedy: 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.

Back over prevention

NHTSA 19V654000

September 2019

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. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy: 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 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Other Q70L model years

Y51 (2015-2019)

Shopping new? The Infiniti Q70L guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-22. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

Running a Q70L for income?

Carlyle scores the exact listing on cost per remaining mile and projected Turo income, so you know what a 2019 Q70L earns before you buy it.

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