2017 Infiniti Q50 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Infiniti Q50. The most-reported areas: Engine (17), Air Bags (10), Fuel/Propulsion System (8).
Key takeaways
- 63 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 27% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 16% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 11% |
| Seats | 5 | 8% |
| Power Train | 5 | 8% |
| Steering | 4 | 6% |
| Suspension | 4 | 6% |
| Wheels | 4 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2017 Infiniti Q50 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-10-18
ISSUE 1: On [XXX], I was driving my vehicle ( License Plate [XXX], Vin# [XXX], Infinity 2017 Q50 Sedan, purchased in 2020 at Infiniti of Massepequa) on [XXX] ( a very busy highway on Long Island) traveling East.Suddenly the steering wheel locked and I could not turn the wheel. I was going straight on [XXX], and I tried...
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-31
The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with air bags failure. The contact was informed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not...
Steering - filed 2026-06-15
Affected: Steering/Electrical/Direct Adaptive Steering, 50K miles While driving my 2017 Infinity Q50s under normal driving conditions, the vehicle suffered an instantaneous, catastrophic, and total failure of the power steering assist system without any prior warning or dashboard fault indicators. The sudden loss of s...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.