Infiniti Q50 Hybrid: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy
Infiniti Q50 Hybrid: 5 model years scored from 294 NHTSA owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns. Worst year 2014, best year 2015.
Infiniti Q50 Hybrid: which years to avoid
Across 4 scored model years the Infiniti Q50 Hybrid ranges from 72/100 in 2014 to 90/100 in 2017 — a 18-point spread, so which year you buy matters. The weakest year’s complaints concentrate in Steering (83 of them).
Safest years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 — scored 70 or better.
Scored from NHTSA complaints per year of exposure and recall campaigns. How the score works · every car’s years to avoid.
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Used Infiniti Q50, QX60 and QX50: the years to avoid — written and signed by Adir Trabelsi, 2026-09-16.
Year-by-year data table
Best year in our data: 2015 (score 84). Worst: 2014 (score 72, BUY).
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | DATA PENDING | $4,160 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 90 | BUY | $4,300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 87 | BUY | $4,390 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 84 | BUY | $4,623 | 112 | 2 |
| 2014 | 72 | BUY | $4,858 | 182 | 5 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
Q50 Hybrid sub-models & family
What goes wrong on the Infiniti Q50 Hybrid
Across every Q50 Hybrid model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Steering107 complaints across all Q50 Hybrid years · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement$1,020–$2,500
- Electrical System58 complaints across all Q50 Hybrid years · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement$540–$1,310
- Power Train49 complaints across all Q50 Hybrid years · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair$1,290–$4,040
- Air Bags37 complaints across all Q50 Hybrid years · typical job: Airbag module, clockspring or sensor replacement$600–$1,700
- Unknown Or Other32 complaints across all Q50 Hybrid years · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair$360–$940
- Service Brakes16 complaints across all Q50 Hybrid years · typical job: Pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles$580–$1,140
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What are the best Infiniti Q50 Hybrid years to buy?
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 all score 70 or better. The strongest is the 2017 at 90/100, on 0 complaints and 1 recall campaigns.
Which Infiniti Q50 Hybrid years should I avoid?
The 2014 is the weakest year we score, at 72/100 (BUY), on 182 complaints and 5 recalls. Check the year-by-year table above before committing to any particular car.
What is the most common Infiniti Q50 Hybrid problem?
107 of the complaints filed against the Q50 Hybrid across all its model years sit in the Steering group — more than any other component.
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Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04