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2019 Infiniti Q50 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2019 Infiniti Q50 sits mid-pack among Q50 years: 55 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 56, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (11), electrical system (6), and transmission (6), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

55

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

7

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Q50 years?

Q50 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 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, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Infiniti Q50 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1120%
Other611%
Transmission611%
Electrical System611%
Suspension47%
Steering47%
Fuel System47%
Driver Assistance35%
Speed Control35%
Airbags24%
Brakes24%
Body & Structure12%
Seats12%
Lighting12%
Visibility & Wipers12%

Does the 2019 Infiniti Q50 have recalls?

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

19V654000Driver AssistanceSeptember 12, 2019 · 1,228,830 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT, AFTER GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN INTO THE SPOT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP. PUSHING ON THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. CAR HAS A SYSTEM TO PREVENT CRASHING IN TO AN OBJECT IN FRONT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 11, 2019 · crash

“The car sometimes turning - changing lanes - just various times the rear end will slide around - or skid. Just does it various times - does not matter if the road is wet or not. Infiniti Service did not find an issue - but there is definitely an issue. No certain time so hard to pinpoint what is…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 16, 2021

“UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT, AFTER GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN INTO THE SPOT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP. PUSHING ON THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. CAR HAS A SYSTEM TO PREVENT CRASHING IN TO AN OBJECT IN FRONT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 11, 2019 · crash

“CAR STARTED NO DASH LIGHTS, NO NAVIGATION LIGHTING, AND NO POWER STEERING. I WAS ABLE DRIVE CAR BUT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. NEW CAR APPROX. 580 MILES HAD CAR TOWED TO PEPE INFINITY FROM MY DRIVEWAY 1/31/2019 CAR RETURNED 2/5/2019 ONLY PROBLEM DETECTED WAS BATTERY LOW. I AM 71…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 31, 2019

“The car sometimes turning - changing lanes - just various times the rear end will slide around - or skid. Just does it various times - does not matter if the road is wet or not. Infiniti Service did not find an issue - but there is definitely an issue. No certain time so hard to pinpoint what is…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · September 16, 2021

2019 Infiniti Q50 — common questions

Is the 2019 Infiniti Q50 reliable?

It is close to typical for the Q50: 55 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2019 Q50 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (11 complaints), electrical system (6 complaints), transmission (6 complaints).

Does the 2019 Infiniti Q50 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 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.