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Infiniti Q50

Model years 2014–2024 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2014, 2015. Fewest complaints: 2020, 2021, 2022.

489owner complaints
11recall campaigns
1,472service bulletins
11model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2014. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’14’16’18’20’22’24169’14’17’20’23169

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2014.

0.0%0.7%1.4%’14’16’18’20’22’241.3%0.0%0.7%1.4%’14’17’20’23’241.3%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
202400150 · 0
2023 Q5080482 · 0
2022 Q5010720 · 0
2021 Q50631081 · 0
2020 Q50301240 · 0
2019 Q503011183 · 0
2018 Q504431521 · 1
2017 Q506341873 · 0
2016 Q503942021 · 0
2015 Q50Most complaints126320116 · 2
2014 Q50Most complaints169524511 · 2

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Steering125
  • Electrical system87
  • Power train79
  • Engine77
  • Air bags63
  • Unknown or other59
  • Vehicle speed control47
  • Service brakes41

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 316 Q50 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 209 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2022521
20211592
20201890
201922111
2018493510
2017543611
201627194
201569437
2014574510

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 11 model-year variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20242024 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD———★★★★★9.7 %
20232023 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD———★★★★★9.7 %
20222022 Infiniti Q50 4 AWD———★★★★★9.7 %
20212021 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD———★★★★★9.7 %
20202020 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD———★★★★★9.7 %
20192019 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD———★★★★★9.7 %
20182018 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD———★★★★★9.7 %
20172017 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD———★★★★★9.7 %
20162016 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD——★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20152015 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20142014 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 11 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.1–10.8 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2024Q50 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS712.58.710.8254
2023Q50 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS712.58.710.8254
2022Q50 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS712.58.710.8254
2021Q50 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS712.58.710.8254
2020Q50 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS712.58.710.8254
2019Q50 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS710.78.69.7229
2018Q50 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS710.78.69.7228
2017Q50 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS710.78.49.6226
2016Q50 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS710.27.79.1214
2015Q50 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.7 L, 6 cyl.AS712.08.110.3237
2014Q50 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.7 L, 6 cyl.AS712.08.010.2235

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

65 Q50 cars are on the New Zealand register; 54% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
201912120
2018971
201710100
2016606
201514014
201414014

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

101 Q50 cars are on Dutch roads; 32% arrived later as imports, and 8 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20163238%€52,450
20154721%€48,348
20142245%€53,922

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In the United Kingdom

2,261 Q50 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
201922—
20182397
20173858
201658028
201565945
201436030
2013161

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

2,549 Q50 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 79% passed first time, against 78% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
201826378%84%46,700 mi
201741784%82%59,000 mi
201665581%79%68,100 mi
201578877%75%75,000 mi
201442674%72%82,400 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaQ50All cars, same ages
Brakes8.2%4.6%
Tyres7.4%6.2%
Suspension4.4%5.3%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.4%6.8%
Visibility2.0%3.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks1.2%1.8%
Body, chassis, structure0.9%1.5%
Road Wheels0.6%0.3%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

11,950 new Infiniti Q50 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2013 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20221Spain1,635181 (WLTP)188
202054Poland, Germany, Spain1,899235 (WLTP)224
2019574Spain, Poland, Germany1,850226 (WLTP)212
20181,426Poland, Spain, United Kingdom1,747151 (NEDC)160
20171,738Spain, United Kingdom, France1,765130 (NEDC)189
20162,703France, United Kingdom, Germany1,728—150
20152,903France, United Kingdom, Germany1,708—142
20142,291Germany, France, United Kingdom1,711—146
2013260Germany, Spain, France1,783—155

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Q50 in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/03334/24 · Injuries29 Nov 2024 · Q50, M30, Q70

The propeller shafts have insufficient strength due to insufficient press-fitting length of the universal joints into the tubes. As a result, cracks can develop in these areas during use, leading the propeller shaft to break. This can cause unexpected loss of …

A12/0877/15 · Injuries17 Jul 2015 · Q50, Q70

Because of a faulty gasket on the timing chain tensioner, motor oil may leak out and drip onto the road leading to a skid risk for other road users.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

11 campaigns cover the Q50.

24V470000 · Power train21 Jun 2024 · 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.

21V599000 · Back over prevention2 Aug 2021 · 2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

21V402000 · Suspension27 May 2021 · 2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.

21V234000 · Engine and engine cooling4 Apr 2021 · 2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles. After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power and reduce fuel supply to the engine.

19V654000 · Back over prevention12 Sept 2019 · 2018, 2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

17V571000 · Air bags15 Sept 2017 · 2017

Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.

17V476000 · Electrical system27 Jul 2017 · 2016, 2017, 2018

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.

16V430000 · Steering13 Jun 2016 · 2014, 2015, 2016

Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.

16V244000 · Air bags26 Apr 2016 · 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

14V138000 · Electrical system25 Mar 2014 · 2014

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

13V588000 · Steering20 Nov 2013 · 2014

Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 vehicles equipped with Direct Adaptive Steering. The affected vehicles received a power steering software version that, should the engine compartment reach freezing temperatures, the power steering software may disable the electric steering system and also may delay the engagement of the mechanical steering backup system.

NHTSA recalls