Infiniti Q50 Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Infiniti Q50 model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2020 drew the fewest (3) and the 2014 the most (169).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Unknown or other | — | 22–23 |
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
3 | 0 | Engine | — | 22–23 |
| 2021 Among the fewest complaints |
6 | 3 | Vehicle speed control | — | 22–23 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | Steering | — | 22–23 |
| 2019 Among the fewest complaints |
30 | 1 | Engine | — | 22–25 |
| 2016 | 39 | 4 | Engine | — | 21–30 |
| 2018 | 44 | 3 | Engine | — | 22–29 |
| 2017 Among the most complaints |
62 | 4 | Engine | — | 22–29 |
| 2015 Among the most complaints |
126 | 3 | Power train | 5★ | 22–31 |
| 2014 Among the most complaints |
169 | 5 | Steering | 5★ | 22–31 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Infiniti Q50 years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2014 Infiniti Q50: 169 complaints
Most-reported: Steering 78 (46%); Electrical system 42 (25%); Power train 19 (11%).
Reports mention 11 crashes, 2 fires, 8 injuries, 2 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 7,490 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
2015 Infiniti Q50: 126 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 39 (31%); Steering 28 (22%); Vehicle speed control 21 (17%).
Reports mention 16 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 28,429 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2017 Infiniti Q50: 62 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 17 (27%); Air bags 10 (16%); Electrical system 8 (13%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 29,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
The Infiniti Q50 years with the fewest complaints
2020 Infiniti Q50: 3 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 1 (33%); Power train 1 (33%); Service brakes 1 (33%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
2021 Infiniti Q50: 6 complaints
Most-reported: Vehicle speed control 2 (33%); Air bags 1 (17%); Engine 1 (17%).
Reports mention 1 crash. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2019 Infiniti Q50: 30 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 10 (33%); Electrical system 6 (20%); Power train 6 (20%).
Reports mention 3 crashes. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 3,000 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Infiniti Q50 owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,000 |
| 2018 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25,800 |
| 2017 | 62 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29,000 |
| 2016 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 34,000 |
| 2015 | 126 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 28,429 |
| 2014 | 169 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 7,490 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Infiniti Q50 recalls
- Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error (2014–2017 model years; 3,296,947 vehicles across all models; filed Apr 2016; 16V244000)
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 (2018–2019 model years; 1,228,830 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2019; 19V654000)
- Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat (2014 model year; 989,701 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2014; 14V138000)
- Software May Reduce Steering Ability (2014–2016 model years; 28,182 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2016; 16V430000)
- Steering Knuckle or Rear Axle Housing Can Deform (2021 model year; 14,276 vehicles across all models; filed May 2021; 21V402000)
All 11 Infiniti Q50 recall campaigns · Infiniti Q50 problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Infiniti Q50 years FAQ
Which Infiniti Q50 year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2020 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (3). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Infiniti Q50 years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2014, 2015 and 2017 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the steering. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Infiniti Q50 problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the steering (124 of 488 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Infiniti Q50 have?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns covering the Infiniti Q50. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Infiniti Q50 recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
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.