2021 Infiniti Q50 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Infiniti Q50.

20202022
Complaints
6
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2021 Infiniti Q50 Problems

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

#11 complaints

Airbags

#21 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Infiniti Q50.

Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheels:Rim
1
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Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Infiniti Q50. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2021 Infiniti Q50

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~30,788 vehicles.

21V599000Back Over Prevention:display Function
~3,569 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

21V402000Suspension:rear:axle:spindle · Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
~14,276 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.

21V234000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software
~12,943 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles. After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power and reduce fuel supply to the engine.

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2021 Infiniti Q50 — FAQ

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

Is the 2021 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Infiniti Q50 has 6 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Infiniti Q50?
Top reported problems: Airbags (1 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (1 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2021 Infiniti Q50?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Infiniti Q50 include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 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 2021 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 30,788 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 2021 Infiniti Q50?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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