Infiniti Q50 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 488 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the Infiniti Q50, across 10 model years (2014–2023). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (169). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
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Infiniti Q50 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Q50 year: 2014, 2015, 2017. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Q50: 169 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2015 Q50: 126 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2017 Q50: 62 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Infiniti Q50 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 124 | 7 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 87 | 6 | 3 |
| Power Train | 79 | 9 | 3 |
| Engine | 77 | 8 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 63 | 8 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 47 | 9 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 41 | 8 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 6 | 1 |
| Wheels | 18 | 7 | 3 |
| Seats | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| Suspension | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Tires | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 7 | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Infiniti Q50 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Infiniti Q50 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Q50 | 8 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2022 Q50 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2021 Q50 | 6 | 3 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2020 Q50 | 3 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2019 Q50 | 30 | 1 | — | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Q50 | 44 | 3 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2017 Q50 | 62 | 4 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 Q50 | 39 | 4 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2015 Q50 | 126 | 3 | 5★ | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Q50 | 169 | 5 | 5★ | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Infiniti Q50 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2014 (169), 2015 (126), 2017 (62) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Q50 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Infiniti Q50?
Steering, with 124 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Infiniti Q50 have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.