Infiniti Q50 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Infiniti Q50 model year (2014–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Infiniti Q50 Years to Avoid
5 recalls · 168 complaints
8 reported injuries
2 reported deaths
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 209
3 recalls · 118 complaints
10 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 147
4 recalls · 59 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 73
Best Infiniti Q50 Years to Buy
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
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Infiniti Q50 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 4 | 4 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 3 | 4 | 13 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 1 | 24 | 27 | Good |
| 2018 | 3 | 38 | 47 | Good |
| 2017 | 4 | 59 | 73 | Good |
| 2016 | 4 | 34 | 48 | Good |
| 2015 | 3 | 118 | 147 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 5 | 168 | 209 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Infiniti Q50 Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Q50 models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2016Mid-decade Q50 units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2016 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Q50 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2014 Infiniti Q50 if possible. It has 5 recalls, 168 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is STEERING. The overall problem score is 209 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Q50 to buy?+
The 2024 Infiniti Q50 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Q50 has the fewest problems?+
The 2024, 2025, 2026 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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