CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Infiniti Q50 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (17 reports).
2017 Infiniti Q50 recalls
Driveshaft Can Break, Causing Power Loss or Roll-Away
The driveshaft in certain two-wheel drive vehicles can fatigue and break.
Driver Air Bag Inflator May Crack in a Crash
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.
Engine may stall while driving due to fuel pump software
Incorrect software in the Fuel Pump Control Module can allow the main fuel tank to read too low to supply fuel to the engine.
Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash
The front passenger occupant classification system can wrongly read an adult as a child, or read an occupied seat as empty.
Most common 2017 Infiniti Q50 problems
Problem areas named in the 63 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 17 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
What owners report
ISSUE 1: On [XXX], I was driving my vehicle ( License Plate [XXX], Vin# [XXX], Infinity 2017 Q50 Sedan, purchased in 2020 at Infiniti of Massepequa) on [XXX] ( a very busy highway on Long Island) traveling East.Suddenly the steering wheel locked and I could not turn the wheel. I was going straight on [XXX], and I tried to steer right and could not turn the wheel. Ater a minute I was able to force the steering wheel, against resistance, to the right and veered into the middle lane of the next cross street. I then had to back the car up at an angle in order to clear the next left turn. This enabled me to park on the right side curb while forcing the wheel to turn to the right. I needed to ge
The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with air bags failure. The contact was informed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to pass State Inspection due to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Affected: Steering/Electrical/Direct Adaptive Steering, 50K miles While driving my 2017 Infinity Q50s under normal driving conditions, the vehicle suffered an instantaneous, catastrophic, and total failure of the power steering assist system without any prior warning or dashboard fault indicators. The sudden loss of steering assist immediately caused the steering wheel to become incredibly heavy and virtually locked, requiring extreme, dangerous physical exertion to maintain minimal control over the direction of the vehicle. Due to the violent and unpredictable change in steering dynamics at speed, I was forced out of my lane and ran over a curb and came moments away from experiencing a sev
I have had several major problems with this car's engine. Once it shut down (was detecting no oil but was full) while on the interstate. Had to replace the radiator fan assembly and module. Coolant Leaks
The passenger seat occupant sensor is on. Dealer confirmed the code is related to a bad sensor so even if someone is sitting in the passenger seat and we are in an accident the airbag will not deploy. The dealer said a recall exists for earlier models but not for the 2017 even though they say itâs the same components. They want to charge me between $6,000 to $8,000 to repair which is almost as much as the car is worth. This unfortunately is cost prohibitive at this time so we are driving with the known risk. The light has been on for a couple of years now as we were hoping an additional recall would come out but it hasnât which is why I am submitting this report.
2017 Infiniti Q50 questions
Does the 2017 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Infiniti Q50: Driveshaft Can Break, Causing Power Loss or Roll-Away; Driver Air Bag Inflator May Crack in a Crash; Engine may stall while driving due to fuel pump software; Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Infiniti Q50?
Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (17), Air Bags (10), Electrical System (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Infiniti Q50 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.