39 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 74/100
“My 2016 Q50 was driving strangely, but no indicator light came on the dashboard. I took the vehicle to the dealer where I purchased it and was told that the engine is dying. No other information was given to me. I called the service advisor asking what in particular was wrong with my car, but he said he wasn't sure. I took issue with the fact that my engine died, and no warning lights what-so-ever showed on the ”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Infiniti Q50 owner
“Something happened to cause power loss. I checked the recalls and work that was supposed to be performed but didn’t get done like it was supposed to. I need to have it checked now asap! I see 2 engine replacements and also the turbos and 2 of the catalytic converters. The last 2 need replacing as well or it’s not going to be right.”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Infiniti Q50 owner
“Had 2 new tires installed on the rear of the car and they both busted at the seam. Shredded the tires and damaged 4 wheels.”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Infiniti Q50 owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 13/06/2016 | Steering:Automated/Adaptive Steering SAFETY | 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, |
| 26/04/2016 | Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification SAFETY | 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 |
| 27/07/2017 | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETY | 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 |
| 21/06/2024 | Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 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 |
On the federal record it scores 74/100: 39 owner complaints (3.9 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 10 of 36 categorised reports.
The 2016 Infiniti Q50 scored 74/100 on the federal record.