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2017 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2017 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Q50 Hybrid years?

Q50 Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted30 complaints2014: 30 complaints2015: 8 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints
Q50 Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2017 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V571000AirbagsSeptember 15, 2017 · 814 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator may crack and release the gas needed to properly deploy the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200, option 7.

2017 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2017 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2017 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 2017 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

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.