2018 Infiniti Q50
This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
- 44
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
39% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 44 complaints
View as data table
| 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.
Engine
39% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The car caught fire under the hood and completely burned up in the parking lot as I was exiting the vehicle updated 12/4/18
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-24
Air bags
20% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Systemic defect front passenger seat occupancy sensor failure triggering an illuminated airbag warning light.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22
The airbag passenger light is illuminated causing air bag system to remain off until resolve. The vehicle was taken in for inspection and dealer confirmed diagnostic results found Occupant sensor malfunctioning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-24
Also filed under Electrical system and seats
Fuel/propulsion system
14% · 6 reportsElectrical system
14% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
Wheels
7% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2019-11-11Back over prevention19V654000 Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated.
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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
2018 Infiniti Q50 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V476000 · Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 19V654000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 24V470000 · Power train
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- Is the 2018 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Infiniti Q50 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Infiniti Q50?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Infiniti Q50 have?
- 3 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.