Infiniti Q50 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 290 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Infiniti Q50 (2014–2023). The 2015 Q50 has the most serious complaints, most often about transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 290
- Recalls
- 11
- Model years
- 10
- Worst year
- 2015
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Infiniti Q50 years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2015 Infiniti Q50 — 82 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
- 2014 Infiniti Q50 — 54 complaints, 4 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
- 2017 Infiniti Q50 — 51 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine
- 2018 Infiniti Q50 — 33 complaints; top problem: Engine
- 2016 Infiniti Q50 — 28 complaints; top problem: Engine
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (1 complaints).
Every Infiniti Q50 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Q50 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Steering |
| 2022 Q50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 Q50 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Engine |
| 2020 Q50 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2019 Q50 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Engine |
| 2018 Q50 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Engine |
| 2017 Q50 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Engine |
| 2016 Q50 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Engine |
| 2015 Q50 | 82 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2014 Q50 | 54 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
Most common Infiniti Q50 problem areas (all years)
- Transmission & Drivetrain76 complaints
- Engine64 complaints
- Electrical System49 complaints
- Steering43 complaints
- Airbags38 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control36 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion22 complaints
- Brakes20 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts19 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech17 complaints
Complaint trend
Infiniti Q50 recalls
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.
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A lack of fuel may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator may crack and release the gas needed to properly deploy the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Risk: The disablement of the steering systems could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Other Infiniti models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology