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2017 Infiniti Q50 problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 91 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.6 times the median Q50 year — the 2017 model ranks #3 of 10 Q50 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (17), airbags (9), and fuel system (9), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

91

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Q50 years?

Q50 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted255 complaints2014: 255 complaints2015: 181 complaints2016: 57 complaints2017: 91 complaints2018: 64 complaints2019: 55 complaints2020: 5 complaints2021: 6 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 9 complaints
Q50 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Infiniti Q50 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1719%
Airbags910%
Fuel System910%
Other89%
Electrical System89%
Brakes78%
Seats55%
Tires & Wheels55%
Transmission55%
Suspension44%
Visibility & Wipers44%
Seat Belts33%
Steering33%
Speed Control22%
Body & Structure11%
Driver Assistance11%

Does the 2017 Infiniti Q50 have recalls?

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

24V470000TransmissionJune 21, 2024 · 7,222 units

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.

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.

17V476000Electrical SystemJuly 27, 2017 · 14,192 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and Infiniti dealers will reprogram the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while his son was driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. Due to the failure, his son lost complete control of the vehicle and drove into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's son was not…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 2, 2021 · crash

“My car has a start and stop problem and the dealer reprogram the ecm but it didn't work got back on the road and almost got hit twice bc my car went into limp mode. And they won't fix up unless I pay even know it's a recall and my drive shaft has a recall but they said that was close out ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 13, 2025

“The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while his son was driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. Due to the failure, his son lost complete control of the vehicle and drove into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's son was not…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · April 2, 2021 · crash

“Driver has noticed ignition delay. Cause is unknown. Tire change is due. Cause is regular wear and tear. Vehicle inspection can be scheduled. Delay places safety of passenger at risk. Unknown if problem has been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Tires were inspected…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 1, 2024

“I went into Infiniti of Massapequa for an oil change I was told that my car has a recall for the ecm and by law they’re required to fix the recall in doing that it instantly caused a check engine light and are asking me to pay out of pocket for the oil pump adapter wire harness code P06DA repairs…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 8, 2025

2017 Infiniti Q50 — common questions

Is the 2017 Infiniti Q50 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 91 complaints put the 2017 model at #3 of 10 Q50 years. It is one of the Q50 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2017 Q50 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (17 complaints), airbags (9 complaints), fuel system (9 complaints).

Does the 2017 Infiniti Q50 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Infiniti Q50. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Infiniti Q50 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Q50 years to avoid are 2014, 2015, 2017. The cleanest record among Q50 years belongs to 2022.

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.