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2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid sits mid-pack among Q50 Hybrid years: 30 NHTSA complaints, with 5 recalls and 2 closed investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across steering (7), electrical system (5), and engine (5), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

30

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

2

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2014 compare to other Q50 Hybrid years?

Q50 Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted30 complaints2014: 30 complaints2015: 8 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints
Q50 Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering723%
Electrical System517%
Engine517%
Fuel System310%
Brakes310%
Airbags27%
Speed Control27%
Tires & Wheels13%
Driver Assistance13%
Other13%

Does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V430000SteeringJune 13, 2016 · 28,182 units

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.

16V244000AirbagsApril 26, 2016 · 3,296,947 units

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.

14V581000Fuel SystemSeptember 22, 2014 · 5,412 units

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.

14V582000TransmissionSeptember 22, 2014 · 817 units

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.

14V583000Speed ControlSeptember 22, 2014 · 6,562 units

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, WHILE GOING INTO A RIGHT CURVE THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND ACTIVE LANE CONTROL SYSTEMS WERE ACTIVATED AT THE TIME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · March 7, 2015 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE "CHASSIS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION" MESSAGE DISPLAYED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE DEALER (RAY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 5, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, WHILE GOING INTO A RIGHT CURVE THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND ACTIVE LANE CONTROL SYSTEMS WERE ACTIVATED AT THE TIME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 7, 2015 · crash

“DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, PRESSED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN CAR BECAUSE OF ANOTHER CAR IN THE FAST LANE. THE BRAKES THROBBED AND DID NOT SLOW DOWN THE CAR. MOVED OVER TO THE MIDDLE LANE AND PRESSED BRAKES AGAIN, BRAKES THROBBED BUT DID NOT SLOW DOWN CAR. PULLED INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, BRAKES THROBBED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 1, 2014

“The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently, and nearly collided with a semi-truck. Several messages indicating a malfunction, and a message indicating that the hybrid battery was overheating were displayed.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 12, 2023

2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid reliable?

It is close to typical for the Q50 Hybrid: 30 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and 2 investigations on file.

What are the most common 2014 Q50 Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (7 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints), engine (5 complaints).

Does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

How safe is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.