Is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Infiniti Q50 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Infiniti Q50?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2014 Infiniti Q50

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2014 Infiniti Q50
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This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 170
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 2
Top problem: Steering

Complaints per year

2014: 170 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2014	170
2015	126
2016	39
2017	63
2018	44
2019	30
2020	3
2021	5
2022	1
2023	8

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

48% · 81 reports

Most commonly citing electric power assist system.

CRASHINJURY

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1. The Electric Power Assist System or DAS malfunctioned preventing the car to steer correctly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-09

Our front right bumper was just slightly damaged when back out of our garage. It was very mild cosmetic damage that occurred at only a speed of perhaps 5 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-08

Also filed under Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed several times without warning while driving at highway speeds.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-09

Electrical system

25% · 42 reports

Most commonly citing software.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

12% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH

Air bags

9% · 16 reports

CRASHINJURY

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Our 2014 Infiniti Q50 was involved in 2-car accident. Other vehicle/driver impacted driver side of 2014 Infiniti Q50 at high speed and caused considerable damage. Current damage estimate to Q50 is near $25,000.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-26

Also filed under Structure

Service brakes

8% · 14 reports

CRASH

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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2013-11-19Steering13V588000 Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 vehicles equipped with Direct Adaptive Steering. The affected vehicles received a power steering software…

Remedy: Nissan notified owners and arranged to have vehicles towed to the nearest Infiniti retailer. Customers were instructed not to drive their vehicles until they were repaired. Infiniti retailers…

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2014Complaint volume 170 complaints filed for this model year.
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2014-04-14Air bags, electrical system14V138000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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2015-03-18Recall queryClosed 2015-09-01 Occupant Classification System Failure
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2015-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 2017-05-02 Occupant Classification System Failure
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2016-06-10Air bags16V244000 Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.

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2016-08-12Steering16V430000 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, to December 17, 2015.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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2024-08-13Power train24V470000 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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.

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Buy-smart checklist

2014 Infiniti Q50 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Steering: 81 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 42 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 13V588000 · Steering
Recall 14V138000 · Air bags, electrical system
Recall 16V244000 · Air bags
Recall 16V430000 · Steering
Recall 24V470000 · Power train

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Infiniti Q50 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Infiniti Q50?: The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 have?: 5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.