Verdict
2020 Infiniti Q50: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2020 Infiniti Q50 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most sedan.
Owners filed 3 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 85% of 2020 sedans. Engine leads the reports (33%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2020 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
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
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 85% of 2020 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2020 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
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.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
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
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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"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.
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 — fewer complaints than 85% of comparable 2020 sedans, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
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.