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#BS-2021-INFQ50-40F0

2021 Infiniti Q50

Based on reports from 6 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
110
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 6 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

1 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 44K miles.

!Inspect the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency BrakingMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control1 (17%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking1 (17%)
Collision Avoidance1 (17%)
Structure:body1 (17%)
Airbags1 (17%)
Wheels:rim1 (17%)

2021 Infiniti Q50: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2021 Infiniti Q50, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 44,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 44K-mile mark.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2021 Infiniti Q50, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2021 Infiniti Q50, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2021 Infiniti Q50, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-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

3
22
2
24
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Infiniti Q50. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

21V234000May 2021

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles. After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power and reduce fuel supply to the engine.

21V402000Jul 2021

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.

21V599000Sep 2021

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

2021 Infiniti Q50 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

6

Class avg

56

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. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2021 Infiniti Q50: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Infiniti Q50?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Infiniti Q50 is related to the speed control, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
The 2021 Infiniti Q50 has 6 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Infiniti Q50 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Infiniti Q50 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Infiniti Q50 problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 44,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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