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All cars · Infiniti Q50 · 2021

2021 Infiniti Q50. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints3NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Automatic emergency braking67%
Speed control33%
Body structure33%
Airbags33%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
310000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 21V599000 Aug 2021 Back Over Prevention / Display Function

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk. A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A9.

  • 21V402000 May 2021 Suspension / Rear / Axle / Spindle

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.

    Risk. The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

  • 21V234000 Apr 2021 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) / Software

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles. After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power and reduce fuel supply to the engine.

    Risk. A lack of fuel may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C5.

Manufacturer communications 111

Infiniti filed 111 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on…
  • AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended
  • INFINITI; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been…

Crash ratings by version

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

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
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
2018431634,763Engine
2019391742,520Electrical
2020–1–Brakes
2021–3–Automatic emergency braking
2022–1––
2023–8–Steering

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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