2014 Infiniti Q50
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 169 |
| 2015 | 121 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
46% of complaints: steering — 78 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
1. The Electric Power Assist System or DAS malfunctioned preventing the car to steer correctly.
NHTSA ODI report, 20210609
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, 20201208
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, 20140109
24% of complaints: electrical system — 41 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20201208
11% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file.
CRASH9% of complaints: air bags — 16 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20140326
8% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file.
CRASHSAFETY TIMELINE
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 versi
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 provided
Campaign 13V588000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 14V138000 — check if this car was fixed
Occupant Classification System Failure
Occupant Classification System Failure
Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.
Campaign 16V244000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 16V430000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 24V470000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2014 Infiniti Q50 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (78 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (41 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 13V588000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V138000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V244000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V430000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V470000 (power train) has been completed.
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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 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.