2020 Infiniti Q50 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 1, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Q50 years
Not enough data 9th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Infiniti Q50. That ranks 9th out of 10 Q50 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Infiniti Q50
Infiniti Q50 S HYBRID (V37). Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2020 Infiniti Q50 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1 · ~10 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~10 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~10 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine133%———
Power Train133%———
Service Brakes133%10——
Unknown or Other133%10——
Vehicle Speed Control133%10——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 1 complaints
2020: 1202012025: 1202512026: 120261

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Infiniti Q50 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Infiniti Q50.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Ever since I got the vehicle transmission is trying to give out on the vehicle takes too long to shift gears, takes more rpm to shift gears

Power Train · received Apr 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11728681

Recently, the turbochargers on my vehicle failed prematurely and had to be replaced. Shortly after this repair, and with the vehicle still under 60,000 miles, the engine exploded and failed while driving. This incident posed a severe safety hazard not only to me but to other drivers and pedestrians…

Engine · received Aug 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11682522

Forward emergency braking (feb) activating when not needed. January 11th 2020 first day of owning infniti q50 luxe 3.0t no packages, only feb (which is standard on all q50 now) driving home from kelly infiniti of denvers, ma dealership. Allen rd extention - speed limit 30mph, slightly windy road…

Service Brakes · received Jan 28, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11302526

Other Infiniti Q50 years

← 2019 Q50 · 2021 Q50 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2023 Q5080
2022 Q5010
2021 Q5063
202030
2019 Q50301
2018 Q50443
2017 Q50624
2016 Q50394
2015 Q501263
2014 Q501695

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Infiniti Q50?

Owners most often report engine, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Infiniti Q50?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2020 Infiniti Q50 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q50 model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.