Model-year record
2020 Infiniti Q50
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Complaints filed
3
Reports to NHTSA, 2020
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
23
EPA estimate
Known issues
Engine issues lead owner complaints (33% of 3 reports), followed by power train (33%).
Share of all 3 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11682522.
Individual complaint reports(3)
Showing the 3 most recent reportsPower TrainApr 2026 · ODI 11728681Details +Close −
Ever since I got the vehicle transmission is trying to give out on the vehicle takes too long to shift gears, takes more rpm to shift gears
- Reported
- Apr 2026
- Incident date
- Jan 2026
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
EngineAug 2025 · ODI 11682522Details +Close −
Recently, the turbochargers on my vehicle failed prematurely and had to be replaced. Shortly after this repair, and with the vehicle still under 60,000 miles, the engine exploded and failed while driving. This incident posed a severe safety hazard not only to me but to other drivers and pedestrians as I lost propulsion and had to swerve to the shoulder to avoid oncoming traffic. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the sudden failure could have led to a much worse outcome as not only did it fail but hot oil and coolant both poured out of the hole in the engine creating a hazard. I believe this failure is not only unacceptable for a vehicle with such relatively low mileage, but it may indicate a systemic or design flaw, particularly if turbo and engine failure is a recurring issue among other owners of this make and model. I am aware of Infiniti’s current engine recall for select vehicles for premature engine failure and would like to know should this be extended to Q50 model.
- Reported
- Aug 2025
- Incident date
- Jun 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Vehicle Speed ControlJan 2020 · ODI 11302526Details +Close −
FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING (FEB) ACTIVATING WHEN NOT NEEDED. JANUARY 11TH 2020 FIRST DAY OF OWNING INFNITI Q50 LUXE 3.0T NO PACKAGES, ONLY FEB (WHICH IS STANDARD ON ALL Q50 NOW) DRIVING HOME FROM KELLY INFINITI OF DENVERS, MA DEALERSHIP. ALLEN RD EXTENTION - SPEED LIMIT 30MPH, SLIGHTLY WINDY ROAD, WET, POSSIBILITY OF BLACK ICE. ALL OF A SUDDEN, WITH NOT A SINGLE CAR AHEAD OF ME AND NO CARS GOING TOWARD ME - CAR STARTS TO BRAKE LIKE COLLUSSION TO SOME IMAGINARY OBJECT IS UNAVOIDABLE. WAS ABLE TO STAY ON THE ROAD. FEW DAYS AFTER THAT - DRIVING FROM NASHUA, NH TO MY HOUSE AT 159 ALLEN RD BY HIGHWAY RT 3 (55 MPH). DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE, SWITCHING INTO THE LEFT LANE TO PASS SLOW MOVING CAR IN MIDDLE LANE. THERE ARE TWO CARS IN THE LEFT LANE AND PLENTY OF SPACE IN BETWEEN THEM. DISTANCE TO THE CAR AHEAD OF ME IN LEFT LANE IS ABOUT 10-12 YEARDS. TO THE CAR BEHIND - 15-20 YEARDS. ALL OF A SUDDNE WHEN I ALREADY MOVED INTO THE LEFT LANE CAR STARTS TO BRAKE LIKE THERE IS NO TOMORROW, CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST REAR ENDED ME. WHAT WAS WORSE - THE PERSON IN THAT CAR THOUGHT I DID THAT ON PURPOSE AND CRAZY PERSON STARTS TO CHASE ME SITTING DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO MY REAR BUMPER. THEN HE/SHE PASSES ME AND HITS THE BRAKES IN FRONT OF ME - I BARELY AVOIDED REAR ENDING THAT CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED. FRIDAY JANUARY 24TH 2020 DRIVING ON RT 3 (SPEED LIMIT 55MPH) DRIVING IN THE RIGHT LANE, SLOW MOVING TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME, CHANGING LANE TO THE LEFT (MIDDLE LANE), IN THE PROCESS OF PASSING THE TRUCK - ALREADY DRIVING BY THE TRUCK'S SIDE - ALL OF A SUDDNE CAR STARTS TO BRAKE SO HARD THAT CAR STATS TO SWAY AND I SEE IN THE RIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROW THAT TRUNK OF MY CAR IS UNDER THE TRUCK. MIRCIOUSLY I WAS ABLE TO MANAGE TO ESCAPE THIS SITUATION. THIS CAR WITH THIS TECHNOLOGY IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, IT WILL CAUSE MORE ACCIDENTS THAN PREVENT.
- Reported
- Jan 2020
- Incident date
- Jan 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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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
2020 Infiniti Q50 4 DR RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
2020 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q50 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 20 | 29 | 23 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2020 Infiniti Q50: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2020 Infiniti Q50?
Owners filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the 2020 Infiniti Q50. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2020 Infiniti Q50?
The most-reported problem areas are Engine (33% of complaints) and power train (33%).
How many recalls does the 2020 Infiniti Q50 have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2020 Infiniti Q50 as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Infiniti Q50 get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Infiniti Q50 at 23 mpg combined.