2018 Infiniti Q50: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Infiniti Q50 has 41 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and air bags. Owners most often flag transmission valve body failures (vq37 3.7l engine): causes shifting problems, limp mode; described as a recurrent issue with a "50/50 chance" of occurrence; can require multiple replacements. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2018 model year

41
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Infiniti Q50 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2018 a good year for the Q50?

Across the 4 Q50 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 38 (2016) to 351 (2014). With 41 complaints, the 2018 Q50 sits belowthe model's median of 61.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
17
air bags
7
fuel/propulsion system
6
electrical system
5
back over prevention
3

Recalls affecting the 2018 Q50

back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Campaign 19V654000

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 Vers…

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 17V476000

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 t…

power train:driveline:driveshaft

Campaign 24V470000

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.…

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The 2014-2015 models equipped with the naturally aspirated 3.7L VQ37VHR engine are widely regarded as the more reliable choice, praised for their proven powertrain and driving engagement,…

  • Turbocharger failures (VR30 3.0t engine): Very frequent concerns, specifically for 2016-2017 models; Infiniti extended warranty on turbos noted. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Transmission valve body failures (VQ37 3.7L engine): Causes shifting problems, limp mode; described as a recurrent issue with a "50/50 chance" of occurrence; can require multiple replacements. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Q50. See the full Q50 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Q50 listings typically run $14,577–$20,889 across 2015 to 2024 model years.

Other Q50 model years

Compare every Q50 year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.

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