Infiniti Q50 years to avoid and best years
Newer Infiniti Q50 years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 29 (169 complaints). From 2019 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2020 at 0 (from 3 complaints), and 2021 at 0 (from 6 complaints). On the 2014 Infiniti Q50, 51 of 169 complaints name Steering.
Data as of .
Infiniti Q50 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Infiniti Q50. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 22.3 |
| 2023 → | 1 | 8 | 0 | Steering | 22.3 |
| 2022 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 22.3 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 0 | 6 | 3 | Air bags | 22.3 |
| 2020 Fewest | 0 | 3 | 0 | Engine | 22.3 |
| 2019 → | 4 | 30 | 1 | Engine | 23 |
| 2018 → | 5 | 43 | 3 | Engine | 24.4 |
| 2017 → | 4 | 62 | 4 | Engine | 25.3 |
| 2016 → | 3 | 39 | 4 | Engine | 25.5 |
| 2015 → | 11 | 126 | 3 | Powertrain | 26.5 |
| 2014 → Most | 29 | 169 | 5 | Steering | 26.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 full synthetic (3.0L twin-turbo VR30 or 3.5L VQ) · 5.1 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/55R17 (base), 245/40R19 (Red Sport)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V-402 covers certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, and other Nissan and Infiniti models, and certain 2021 INFINITI QX50 and Q50 vehicles: the front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have been improperly manufactured. Dealers inspect and replace components as needed.
Frequently asked questions
Which Infiniti Q50 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2020 at 0 (from 3 complaints), and 2021 at 0 (from 6 complaints).
Which Infiniti Q50 year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 29 (169 complaints). On the 2014 Infiniti Q50, 51 of 169 complaints name Steering.
How do Infiniti Q50 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Infiniti Q50 years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2019 on, complaints per year fall.
What oil does an Infiniti Q50 take?
0W-20 full synthetic for the common 3.0L twin-turbo VR30 or 3.5L VQ fills. Confirm the filler-cap grade.
What tire sizes does the Q50 use?
225/55R17 on base packages and 245/40R19 on Red Sport packages are listed here.
What does recall 21V-402 cover involving the Q50?
Certain 2021 Infiniti Q50 vehicles (with QX50, QX60, Murano, and other models): the front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have been improperly manufactured; dealers inspect and replace components as needed.