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
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 3 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
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
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, 2020-01-28
Also filed under Service brakes
Service brakes
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Power train
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, 2026-04-01
Engine
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, 2025-08-22
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2020 Infiniti Q50 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.