2020 Infiniti Q50
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
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
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING (FEB) ACTIVATING WHEN NOT NEEDED. JANUARY 11TH 2020 FIRST DAY OF OWNING INFNITI Q50 LUXE 3.0T NO PACKAGES, ONLY FEB (WHICH IS STANDARD ON ALL Q50 NOW) DRIVING HOME FROM KELLY INFINITI OF DENVERS, MA DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA ODI report, 20200128
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING (FEB) ACTIVATING WHEN NOT NEEDED. JANUARY 11TH 2020 FIRST DAY OF OWNING INFNITI Q50 LUXE 3.0T NO PACKAGES, ONLY FEB (WHICH IS STANDARD ON ALL Q50 NOW) DRIVING HOME FROM KELLY INFINITI OF DENVERS, MA DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA ODI report, 20200128
1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train.
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Ever since I got the vehicle transmission is trying to give out on the vehicle takes too long to shift gears, takes more rpm to shift gears
NHTSA ODI report, 20260401
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine.
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Recently, the turbochargers on my vehicle failed prematurely and had to be replaced. Shortly after this repair, and with the vehicle still under 60,000 miles, the engine exploded and failed while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250822
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2020 Infiniti Q50 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2020 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Infiniti Q50?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Infiniti Q50 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.