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#BS-2017-INFQ50-40F02017 Infiniti Q50
Based on reports from 86 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 86 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
driver assist package intouch services not working
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
blown head gasket main bearing failure
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
tire cracked open no jack and no spare
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
16 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 30K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (15 reports) • Median: 30K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (16 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
AI-synthesized themes from real complaints
Buyer Lot Checklist
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Negotiation Talking Points
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Where the complaints fall
2017 Infiniti Q50: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2017 Infiniti Q50, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 29,700 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 30K-mile mark.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Infiniti Q50, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Infiniti Q50, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Infiniti Q50, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Infiniti Q50. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Infiniti Q50 is the 2014 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.
2017 Infiniti Q50 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
86
Class avg
165
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 86 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Infiniti Q50 Model Years
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