Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Infiniti Q50
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Infiniti Q50 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V599000 Rear-view Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V402000 Steering Knuckle or Rear Axle Housing Can Deform NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V234000 Engine Control Module May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Infiniti Q50 has an average reliability rating. Key recalls address serious issues such as engine control and suspension integrity. Few owner complaints suggest limited recurring problems, but vigilance around critical recalls is necessary for safe operation.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio/Video Unit | under 30,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| Rear Suspension | 30,000–50,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
| Engine Control Module | 30,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | 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 and filter changes
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Brake pad inspections
- Coolant flushes every 45,000 miles
- Transmission fluid changes
- Air filter replacements
- Battery checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed rear-view display
- Unusual suspension noises
- Unexpected engine power reduction
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Frequent ECM warnings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Infiniti Q50 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.