2023 Infiniti Q50 reliability
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Infiniti Q50 over 4 years — 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Q50 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Steering (4 of 8), then Service brakes (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.
The 2022 Q50 has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2024 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Infiniti Q50. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (8 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"I took my car in for a steering problem to the dealer. The car is weaving out of the lane when it hits uneven pavement. They looked at the car and did a wheel alignment. After that I noticed that the car was still…"
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"The Steering Assembly is faulty in the vehicle. I purchase this vehicle as a used Certified preowned vehicle from Hart Infinity in Connecticut. I looked at several one year old Infiniti's as I had an accident in my 2019…"
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"I am reporting a potential safety defect involving my leased 2023 Infiniti Q50, VIN [XXX]. In 2024, I brought the vehicle to the dealership because the passenger seatbelt warning activated even when the passenger seat…"
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"steering feels loose and jumpy. dealer said it was mis-aligned, but that didnt fix the issue. car feels disconnected from road at times and making it hard to keep straight."
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"While driving my vehicle on 12/06/2025, a wheel separated from the vehicle at the knuckle/ball joint area. This resulted in an immediate loss of safe operation and required the vehicle to be taken out of service. The…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5 stars |
| 2023 Infiniti Q50 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Q50 | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG | $3450 |
| Q50 all-wheel drive | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | All-wheel drive | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG | $3650 |
| Q50 Red Sport | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3650 |
| Q50 Red Sport all-wheel drive | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | All-wheel drive | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3650 |
Specs and fitment
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Infiniti Q50 over 4 years — 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Q50 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2023 Infiniti Q50?
The complaints owners file most often name Steering (4 of 8), then Service brakes (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.
Is the 2023 Infiniti Q50 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2022 Q50 has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2024 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.
Has the 2023 Infiniti Q50 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2023 Infiniti Q50.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Infiniti Q50?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2023 Infiniti Q50 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2023 Infiniti Q50 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Infiniti Q50 is 22.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
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.