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All cars · Infiniti Q50 · 2019

2019 Infiniti Q50. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index39100 = average car
Complaints17NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold42,520U.S. model year
Per 100K sold40complaints
Complaint rank#3 of 6among the 6 scored Infiniti Q50 model years (2014–2019); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 300 and 11,000 miles. Median 2,000, from 9 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical35%
Transmission & drivetrain24%
Suspension24%
Steering18%
Speed control12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1720002

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 19V654000 Sep 2019 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    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, thes

    Risk. 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.

Manufacturer communications 122

Infiniti filed 122 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Infiniti Q50 4 DR RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★
Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardOptional

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S7)RWD23 / 30 / 25Premium$3,100
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S7)AWD22 / 28 / 24Premium$3,200
3.0L 6-cyl turboAuto (S7)RWD20 / 29 / 23Premium$3,350
3.0L 6-cyl turboAuto (S7)AWD19 / 27 / 22Premium$3,500

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2014–2024 Infiniti Q50, 21.3M views.

TopicVideosViews
Gauges, lights & wiring2220K
Oil changes & service2196K
Infotainment, battery & electrical3112K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors167K
Brakes & ABS154K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition134K
Heat, A/C & blend door123K
Fuel pump, filter & tank119K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2016251144,007Steering
2017391740,739Brakes
2018431634,763Engine
2019391742,520Electrical
2020–1–Brakes
2021–3–Automatic emergency braking
2022–1––

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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