2018 Infiniti Q50: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Q50 years.
43 owner complaints, most about engine. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 Q50?The 2018 Infiniti Q50 has 43 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and air bags.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Infiniti Q50 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Q50 years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the Q50?
Across the 10 Q50 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 351 (2014). With 43 complaints, the 2018 Q50 sits about the same as the model's median of 39.
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
Recalls affecting the 2018 Q50
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 19V654000Nissan 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."
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 17V476000Nissan 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.
power train:driveline:driveshaft
Campaign 24V470000Nissan 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.
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 $13,295–$21,999 across 2014 to 2024 model years.
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