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2019 Infiniti Q50: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 30 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (23% of complaints); the 2021 model year looks more trouble-free.

Data updated weekly · 2 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Sep 2019

1
recalls
30
owner complaints
0
fire reports
15,000
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

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No fire reportsWeak spot: engine (23%)Problems reported early (median 15,000 mi)

Common problems

Computed from 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Engine (engine mechanics)23% · 6 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)8% · 2 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)8% · 2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)8% · 2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)8% · 2 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)8% · 2 complaints
Early turbo failure should be extended to newer vehicles not only up to 2018. I am experiencing turbo failure and there is no extended warranty for this repair.Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2026
Air bags failed. Auto has 28,000 miles and has no accidents. Warning light showed that airbags were not working June 2026. Auto brought to dealer, and it is a very costly job to fix. Auto just out of warranty in years not miles. Infiniti in previous years has had a recall on their cars, but not my VIN number for failing airbags. This is a manufacturing defect, and it should not have to cost me. Infiniti has offered a partial discount.Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2026
The twin turbo failure is a known issue with Infiniti. I took my vehicle to the dealership and it was diagnosed with having a passenger side turbo failure. I have 145K miles on my vehicle. It is outside of the warranty period and very expensive to repair. Infiniti knows there is a problem regarding turbo failure in the Infiniti Q50 and the consumer is forced to deal with expensive repairs $7K for one turbo per the dealership. Had I been made aware of there being a problem, I would not have purchased an Infiniti.Owner report · Engine · Mar 2026
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The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, with an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was turned off; however, while attempting to restart the vehicle, the abnormal knocking sound persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine and turbocharger failure. The contact was informed that the engine and the turbochargers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,500.Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2025
While driving, my vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. After restarting, the vehicle would not accelerate over 40 miles per hour. I had the vehicle inspected by the dealership, and they informed me that the engine oil filter contained metal debris. The dealership explained that the presence of metallic particles in the filter could indicate internal engine wear or damage, and they recommended a full engine replacement at a cost of approximately $20,000. At this time, I have not been shown the filter or the debris, but I was advised that this condition may require further diagnosis and possible engine repair or replacement.Owner report · Engine · Mar 2025
Vehicle is tramaling or wandering at 50+ mph speeds. Making it dangerously difficult to keep between the lines without constant steering corrections. I have had car aligned and changed the tires. Still issue persists. There are several post online about this issue with the infiniti Q60 and Q50 models.Owner report · Steering · Jan 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired, and the contact became aware of smoke coming from the engine compartment. The check engine and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and turned off, there was coolant leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing belt had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,500.Owner report · Engine · Oct 2024
The car was involved in an accident, after the shop checked the vehicle it was brought to our attention that the air bags got stuck and did not deploy because of a malfunction. I was not aware of this which it could put my son in really dangerous situation. I checked for recalls and none has been open for this particular car.Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2024
Passenger front seat shakes/vibrates even at lower speeds and it makes lots of noise. Tires were checked and has nothing to do with tires. I actually googled issue on my model and there are tons of posts with this exact issue. I have an appointment for dealership to look at issue in the next couple of weeks. My concern is that other consumers who have had issue that I've read about online had not had the problem rendered. It was not considered part of warranty. I'm my opinion, it should because it's an obvious defect. I should not have to pay out of pocket to have this corrected if it's defective.Owner report · Seats · Jan 2022
While driving vehicle if you suddenly stop vehicle would stop, however when applying pressure to gas pedal vehicle would not move, if foot is left on pedal car would jerk and then proceed forward. Unlike other vehicle after breaking hard vehicle would move without hesitation.Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2021

When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V654000 · Sep 2019

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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 2019 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Engines2.0L · 3.0L
FuelGasoline
Body stylesSedan/Saloon

How other years compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Infiniti Q50 reliable?

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2019 Infiniti Q50. The most complained-about area is engine (23% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2019 Infiniti Q50 problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 15,000 miles or less.

Does the 2019 Infiniti Q50 have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning back over prevention: sensing system: camera. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.