Infiniti Q50 years to avoid
The Infiniti Q50 years to avoid are 2014, 2015, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2022 is the cleanest year on record.
740
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2014–2023
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Q50 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 255 | |
| 2015 | High complaint rate | 187 | |
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 92 |
Every Q50 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 57 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 66 | 3 | |
| 2017avoid | 92 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 58 | 4 | |
| 2015avoid | 187 | 3 | |
| 2014avoid | 255 | 5 |
Common questions
What are the worst Infiniti Q50 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Q50 years to avoid are 2014, 2015, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2022.
What is the best year for the Infiniti Q50?
By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Q50 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Infiniti Q50 have?
Across all model years, the Q50 has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 740 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.