Infiniti Q50 complaints by model year
488 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 62 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 126 | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 | 169 | 11 | 2 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2014–2023. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 78 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 42 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 19 | 39 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 12 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 16 | 19 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Infiniti Q50 recalls (11)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Q50 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V470000 | Jun 21, 2024 | Driveshaft Can Break | 2014–2018 | 39.4% |
| 21V599000 | Aug 2, 2021 | Rear-view Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2021 | 96.9% |
| 21V402000 | May 27, 2021 | Steering Knuckle or Rear Axle Housing Can Deform | 2021 | 94.9% |
| 21V234000 | Apr 4, 2021 | Engine Control Module May Cause Stall | 2021 | 99% |
| 19V654000 | Sep 12, 2019 | No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 | 2018, 2019 | 80.4% |
| 17V571000 | Sep 15, 2017 | Insufficient Welds on Air Bag Inflator | 2017 | 77.5% |
| 17V476000 | Jul 27, 2017 | Fuel Pump Control Module Software may cause Stall | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 87.2% |
| 16V430000 | Jun 13, 2016 | Software May Reduce Steering Ability | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 89.7% |
| 16V244000 | Apr 26, 2016 | Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error | 2014–2017 | 77.1% |
| 14V138000 | Mar 25, 2014 | Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat | 2014 | 86.8% |
| 13V588000 | Nov 20, 2013 | Software may Disable Steering in Cold Temperatures | 2014 | 100% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr awd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Infiniti Q50 FAQ
How many recalls has the Infiniti Q50 had?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns that cover at least one Infiniti Q50 model year from 2014 to 2023. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Infiniti Q50 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 8 model years with settled counts, the 2014 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (169) and the 2020 the fewest (3). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Infiniti Q50 problems?
Across the 2014–2023 model years, owners most often name the steering, electrical system, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Infiniti Q50 get?
EPA rates the 2023 Infiniti Q50 at 22 to 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.