The most-reported Q50 run is JN1BV7AP0FM (2015 builds) with 13 complaints, 5× the typical run. Steering problems make up 21% of reports; 2014 is the worst model year at 4.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for Q50 model years 2014–2021.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Infiniti Q50 has 180 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 12% of every Q50 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JN1BV7AP0FM•••••• | 2015 | 1 | 1 | |
| JN1BV7AR7EM•••••• | 2014 | 2 | — | |
| JN1BV7AR3EM•••••• | 2014 | 1 | — | |
| JN1BV7AP7EM•••••• | 2014 | 1 | 1 | |
| JN1BV7AR9FM•••••• | 2015 | 1 | 1 | |
| JN1BV7AR6FM•••••• | 2015 | 2 | — | |
| JN1BV7AP6EM•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JN1BV7AR8EM•••••• | 2014 | 2 | — | |
| JN1BV7AP4EM•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JN1BV7AP1EM•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JN1BV7AR5EM•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JN1BV7AR4EM•••••• | 2014 | — | — |
Each of the other 168 Q50 runs has 7 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 119 Q50 VINs so far, most often 2015, 2018, 2014 builds; 9 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Infiniti Q50 the gap between build years is 4.7×: a 2014 car draws 4.7 complaints per run, a 2021 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 29 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 42 | 24 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 60 | 33 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 37 | 30 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 119 | 29 | 14 | |
| 2014 | 161 | 34 | 11 |
Heaviest year here is 2014 at 4.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2021 at 1. The 2023 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 21% of everything Infiniti Q50 owners report: Steering, 117 of 466 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | — | |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 14 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 9 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 11 recall campaigns on the Infiniti Q50; the 6 below cover build years 2014 to 2021. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 24V470000 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 2014–2018 |
| 16V244000 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification | 2014–2017 |
| 17V476000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2016–2018 |
| 16V430000 | Steering:automated/adaptive Steering | 2014–2016 |
| 19V654000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2018–2019 |
| 21V402000 | Suspension:rear:axle:spindle | 2021 |
24V470000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2014: 10 years on the road before the recall.
The Q50 against its rivals
The Q50 draws 2.6 complaints per production run; the Kia Stinger 1.5 and the Maserati Ghibli 1.4. That is the highest rate of the 3.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti Q50 | 466 | 180 | 7.5% | |
| Kia Stinger | 165 | 110 | 3.6% | |
| Maserati Ghibli | 79 | 57 | 11.4% |
How serious were they
Of the 466 reports on the Infiniti Q50, 7.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Infiniti Q50 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 466 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 35 (7.5%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 5 (1.1%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Infiniti Q50 share of that is 466 complaints over 180 runs, 0.04% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Infiniti Q50 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 466 NHTSA complaints from 180 Q50 runs and 11 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Q50 production run has the most complaints?
JN1BV7AP0FM, a 2015 build, with 13 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Q50 run has 2.6.
Which Q50 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2014 is heaviest at 4.7 complaints per run and 2021 lightest at 1.
Does the Q50 get more complaints than the Kia Stinger?
Yes: 2.6 complaints per production run for the Q50 against 1.5 for the Kia Stinger.
How many Q50 complaints involve a crash?
7.5% of 466 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 5 involved a fire.
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