The Lemon Index
201820201st generation
One of the most reliable · most complaints: electrical
Better years to buy
17 owner complaints, first 3 years 22–25 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
Engines & versions
When problems show up
Only 9 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 19V654000 (back over prevention) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Any clunks over bumps or uneven tire wear? Were struts, shocks or control arms replaced?
- Infiniti sent dealers 122 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Infiniti's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 17 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 0K to 11K miles (0K to 18K km) on the car (9 of all 17 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Rm collision forged my signature to cash out 20'000$ and did not fix my car. My car was stolen june 15, 2019
2019 Infiniti Q50 owner · NHTSA complaint 11287709
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 21.3M views · 2014–2024 Infiniti Q50
Most-watched topics
- Gauges, lights & wiring220K views
2016 Infiniti Q50 oil maintenance light resetMannys garage · 138K views · 2 videos - Oil changes & service196K views
How To Reset Flat Tire Warning On The Infiniti Q50 (2014-2021)Vehicle Freak · 160K views · 2 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical112K views
2016 - 2019 Infiniti Q50 Key Fob Battery Replacement - How To Replace Change Q50 Remote BatteriesPYR Automotive · 66K views · 3 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors67K views
2015 Infiniti Q50 output shaft speed sensor remove and replace.Quick repair guy · 67K views
Show 4 more
- Brakes & ABS54K views
😩ABS FAULT 2014-2021 Infiniti Q50 | AWD Error code | Chassis Control System Error?IMPROPER NOVICE · 54K views - No-start: theft light, key & ignition34K views
Diagnosing a No Start on a 2017 Infiniti Q50...Won't Crank...1 Click...Fixed...Peter L · 34K views - Heat, A/C & blend door23K views
2014-2015 Q50 Heater Hose Easy fix & upgraded Silicone Radiator HosesCRTFD Garage · 23K views - Fuel pump, filter & tank19K views
2015 Infiniti Q50 A/C Compressor not coming on Diag/FIX w Variable Power Injector! P0533Global Commerce CA · 19K views
Before you buy, watch
Infiniti Q50 saloon 2014 review - CarbuyerCarbuyer · 300K views
2020 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 - Should You Buy It?Car Coach Reports · 76K views
2018 Infiniti Q50 Sport AWD Review: Reliable LuxuryAPOnCars · 27K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2019 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Infiniti told dealers about
Infiniti sent dealers 122 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
- DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on…
- 12 volt battery storage and maintenance for new vehicles in retailer inventory this bulletin…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 1
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2019
Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti Q50 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,000–$3,400 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Every Infiniti Q50 year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 5 Infiniti Q50 years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2019 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew a bit under half as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 39; 100 is average, lower is better). The Infiniti Q50 year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2016.
What are the most common 2019 Infiniti Q50 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (35%), transmission & drivetrain (24%) and suspension (24%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Infiniti Q50 have?
1 safety recall (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Infiniti Q50 get?
22 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2019 Infiniti Q50 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 24% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Infiniti Q50 cost in fuel a year?
About $3,000 to $3,400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Infiniti Q50 have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
What Infiniti Q50 year is better than the 2019?
Nearby, the 2016 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a quarter as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works