2014 Infiniti Q50 Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Infiniti Q50.
Worst 2014 Infiniti Q50 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Infiniti Q50.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 78 | 5 | — | 19,243 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 41 | 1 | 1 | 32,150 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 18 | 1 | — | 66,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 16 | 4 | — | 17,533 mi | |
| Brakes | 14 | 1 | — | 36,184 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | — | 60,580 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | — | — | 11,588 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 41,433 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | 1 | — | 40,684 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Electric Power Assist System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2014 Infiniti Q50. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2014 Infiniti Q50
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,322,075 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Infiniti Q50 Years
2014 Infiniti Q50 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
What are common problems with the 2014 Infiniti Q50?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Infiniti Q50?
How safe is the 2014 Infiniti Q50?
Does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2014 Infiniti Q50?
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.
Check Your Specific 2014 Infiniti Q50
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $4.99