Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Infiniti Q50
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Infiniti Q50 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 170 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V470000 Driveshaft Can Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V430000 Software May Reduce Steering Ability NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V138000 Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V588000 Software may Disable Steering in Cold Temperatures NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 79 complaints
- Electrical System 42 complaints
- Power Train 20 complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
- Unknown or Other 16 complaints
- Service Brakes 14 complaints
Of the 170 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 170 complaints, owners report 8 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Infiniti Q50 has a moderate number of steering and electrical system issues, supported by recalls and complaints. While these issues are significant, they are generally manageable with consistent maintenance, resulting in an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| airbags | 30,000–60,000 miles | $600–$1,800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pads replacement every 50,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering responsiveness changes
- Unresponsive electrical components
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Infiniti Q50 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.