2014 Infiniti Q50 Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Infiniti Q50.

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Complaints
255
Crashes
22
Fires
5
Injuries
13
Fatalities
6
Recalls
5

Worst 2014 Infiniti Q50 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#178 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:19,243 mi
Crash-related:5
#241 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:32,150 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#318 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:66,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Infiniti Q50.

Steering Defects
78
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
19,243
Electrical Faults
41
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
32,150
Transmission / Drivetrain
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
66,000
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
17,533
Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
36,184
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,580
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
60,000
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
11,588
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
41,433
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
40,684
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Camera System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Infiniti Q50

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,322,075 vehicles.

24V470000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~7,222 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.

16V430000Steering:electric Power Assist System · Steering:automated/adaptive Steering
~28,182 affected

Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.

16V244000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~3,296,947 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

14V138000Electrical System:software · Air Bags:frontal
~989,701 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

13V588000Steering:automated/adaptive Steering · Steering:electric Power Assist System
~23 affected

Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 vehicles equipped with Direct Adaptive Steering. The affected vehicles received a power steering software version that, should the engine compartment reach freezing temperatures, the power steering software may disable the electric steering system and also may delay the engagement of the mechanical steering backup system.

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2014 Infiniti Q50 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2014 Infiniti Q50 has 255 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 78 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Infiniti Q50?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (78 complaints, avg 19,243 mi); Electrical Faults (41 complaints, avg 32,150 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (18 complaints, avg 66,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Infiniti Q50?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 32,181 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Infiniti Q50?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Infiniti Q50 include 22 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 6 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,322,075 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Infiniti Q50?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2014 Infiniti Q50 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Infiniti Q50 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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