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At a glance
What can fail
The driveshaft can develop fatigue cracks and break, potentially causing loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
The driveshaft will be replaced at no cost to you.
This page covers 5 recalls, 59 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Infiniti Q50.
22–29 mpg combined
8.1–10.7 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 6 tested variants for this model year.
Engine-related complaints make up the largest share of what 2017 Q50 owners report, with recurring accounts of oil consumption, oil burning, stalling, and white smoke from the rear of the vehicle, several owners describe these symptoms appearing well before high mileage. Turbo and broader engine system failures also appear across multiple reports. The electrical system draws the next-highest complaint volume, and a specific pattern stands out: owners report the passenger seat occupant sensor triggering fault codes that cause the passenger airbag warning light to illuminate, with at least some dealers confirming the sensor reads the seat as unoccupied even when someone is sitting there. Seat-related complaints, which rank third, overlap with this sensor issue. A handful of owners also describe persistent brake grinding or rattling that remained unresolved after dealer service.
59
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 INFINITI Q50 has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump control module software error on 2.0L-equipped models that can cause the engine to stall without warning while driving, and a driveshaft that can fatigue and break, cutting drive power or allowing the vehicle to roll away when parked.
Three recalls involve the airbag system. The driver's frontal airbag inflator can crack when the bag deploys in a crash, releasing the inflation gas before it reaches the bag and leaving the driver without proper cushioning. A separate issue with the driver's airbag inflator, addressed through a different repair, also involves the inflator failing to perform correctly in a crash, again reducing the protection the bag provides. The front passenger seat sensor can also misread the occupant, causing the passenger frontal airbag to skip deployment in a crash when it should have fired, raising the injury risk for whoever is sitting there.
At a glance
What can fail
The driveshaft can develop fatigue cracks and break, potentially causing loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
The driveshaft will be replaced at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front airbag inflator may not be built to proper specifications, which could prevent the airbag from deploying correctly in a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will replace your driver's front airbag inflator with a properly specified one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly welded during manufacturing, which could affect its ability to function correctly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver side air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump control software may incorrectly read the fuel tank level, allowing it to drop too low to supply the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.
What the fix does
Infiniti dealers will reprogram the fuel pump control module software with a corrected version at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat's occupant detection system may incorrectly identify an adult as a child or miss an occupied seat. This can cause the passenger airbag to stay off during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram or replace the occupant detection and airbag control units to ensure proper airbag operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
