2014 Infiniti Q50
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Steering
Steering leads by volume: 85 of 189 complaints (45%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more deaths (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | vs. 2014 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,500–3,500 | 2,500–3,500 | 2,600–3,700 | |
| Combined MPG | 22–31 | 22–31 | 21–30 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 19–29 / 27–36 | 19–29 / 27–36 | 18–28 / 26–33 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 282–412 | 286–411 | 295–422 | |
| Complaints filed | 189 | 129 | 39 | |
| Recalls issued | 8 | 3 | 4 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 14 | 17 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 12 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 have?
8 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Infiniti Q50?
Steering: 85 of 189 NHTSA complaints (45%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 get?
EPA rates it 22–31 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Infiniti Q50?
EPA estimates $2,500–$3,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 20 mpg | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 384 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 20 mpg | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 389 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.7L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 19 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | $3,500 (high) | 411 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.7L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 19 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | $3,500 (high) | 412 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 29 mpg (high) | 36 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | $2,500 (low) | 282 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 28 mpg | 33 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,600 | 295 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 28 mpg | 34 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,600 | 293 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 27 mpg | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,750 | 315 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 47 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 85 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 19 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (8)
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · Campaign 24V470000 · Jun 24, 2024
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING · Campaign 16V430000 · Jun 13, 2016
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.
Consequence: If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION · Campaign 16V244000 · Apr 26, 2016
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 14V582000 · Sep 22, 2014
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured October 16, 2013, to January 27, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to December 10, 2013. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with transmissions whose housings were damaged during their manufacturing.
Consequence: The damaged housings could crack and fracture, creating road debris and disabling the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission assembly and replace it if cracks are found, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM · Campaign 14V581000 · Sep 22, 2014
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to June 25, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, the electric motor may stop working while the vehicle is being driven using the electric motor only.
Consequence: The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motor inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on November1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · Campaign 14V583000 · Sep 22, 2014
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Infiniti M35 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 7, 2012, to September 9, 2013, 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to July 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 9, 2010, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, In the affected vehicles, if the signal is lost from one of the two throttle position sensors (TPS), the engine control module (ECM) will go into a fail-safe mode, partially closing the throttle chamber. Should the lost signal be restored, the throttle chamber may open, regardless of the position signal from the TPS.
Consequence: The vehicle may gradually accelerate due to the throttle chamber reopening. This unexpected acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · Campaign 14V138000 · Mar 25, 2014
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Consequence: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING · Campaign 13V588000 · Nov 26, 2013
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 vehicles equipped with Direct Adaptive Steering. The affected vehicles received a power steering software version that, should the engine compartment reach freezing temperatures, the power steering software may disable the electric steering system and also may delay the engagement of the mechanical steering backup system.
Consequence: The disablement of the steering systems could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan notified owners and arranged to have vehicles towed to the nearest Infiniti retailer. Customers were instructed not to drive their vehicles until they were repaired. Infiniti retailers provided affected customers with loaner vehicles, while the software update remedy was applied. These services were provided at no cost to the customer. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.