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2019 Infiniti Q50: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2019 Infiniti Q50 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for sedan.

Owners filed 30 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 53% of 2019 sedans. Electrical System leads the reports (17%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2019 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

30

Reports to NHTSA, 2019

Safety recalls

1

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

24

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

More complaints than 53% of 2019 sedans

The bar is this car's percentile among 2019 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (17% of 30 reports), followed by engine (17%).

Electrical System17% · 5 reports
Engine17% · 5 reports
Power Train17% · 5 reports
Steering13% · 4 reports
Air Bags7% · 2 reports
Engine And Engine Cooling7% · 2 reports
Suspension7% · 2 reports
Unknown Or Other7% · 2 reports

+ 3 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 30 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11287709, ODI 11493583, ODI 11451597, ODI 11279831, ODI 11241310.

Recalls(1)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Back Over PreventionDec 2019 · 19V654000Details +

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."

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.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2019 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD NHTSA source

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Not rated
Side
Not rated
Rollover

2019 Infiniti Q50 4 DR RWD NHTSA source

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Not rated
Side
Not rated
Rollover

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Q502.0L 4-cylRear-Wheel Drive233025
Q503.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive202923

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.

2019 Infiniti Q50: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2019 Infiniti Q50?

Owners filed 30 NHTSA complaints about the 2019 Infiniti Q50 — more complaints than 53% of comparable 2019 sedans, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2019 Infiniti Q50?

The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (17% of complaints) and engine (17%).

How many recalls does the 2019 Infiniti Q50 have?

1 recall has been issued that affect the 2019 Infiniti Q50, covering components such as back over prevention. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Infiniti Q50 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Infiniti Q50 between 23 and 25 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.