Avoid: 2015, 2014 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2022 (few owner reports)
10 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 8 model years, the Infiniti Q50 has 777 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 26 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and electrical system. 2014 drew the most complaints (351), 2021 the fewest (6).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Infiniti Q50 vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $13,295–$21,999.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2014 (351 complaints). Lowest: 2021 (6).
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Very frequent concerns, specifically for 2016-2017 models; Infiniti extended warranty on turbos noted.
Causes shifting problems, limp mode; described as a recurrent issue with a "50/50 chance" of occurrence; can require multiple replacements.
Described as "ancient and awful," lacking modern features like Apple CarPlay (in older models), with lag and connectivity issues.
Includes oil leaking into spark plugs causing misfires, timing chain oil galley leaks, and overheating from cracked coolant hoses.
Includes major transmission failures, strange noises, shaking, and high repair costs (quotes up to $13,000 USD); hybrid battery longevity is a concern.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Q50. Individual model years are broken down above.
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