2017 Infiniti Q50
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
- 63
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 63 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 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.
Engine
27% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The engine in this car needs to be replaced. The main bearing is failing, head gasket blew, and coolant has leaked into the engine. About August 30, 2023 I had a sudden coolant loss followed by temperature spike.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-23
Air bags
16% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with air bags failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-31
Fuel/propulsion system
13% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power while stopped at a light. The vehicle restarted after one attempt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-02
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
13% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-25
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
Service brakes
11% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q50. While making a left turn at 10 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-11
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2017Complaint volume 63 complaints filed for this model year.
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2017-08-29Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline17V476000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and Infiniti dealers will reprogram the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
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2017-10-30Air bags17V571000 Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200, option 7.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Infiniti Q50 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V244000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V476000 · Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 17V571000 · Air bags
- Recall 24V470000 · Power train
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- Is the 2017 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Infiniti Q50 is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Infiniti Q50?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Infiniti Q50 have?
- 4 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.