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Infiniti Q50

11 model years from 2014 to 2024, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Infiniti Q50
Pictured: Infiniti Q50 S HYBRID (V37) – Frontansicht, 14. Juni 2014, Düsseldorf. Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2014–2024
Class
Midsize Cars, Compact Cars
Latest engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Best MPG
23–31 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
14 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2014 (138)
Fewest problems
2022
Interest
8,572 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2024 Q50 in brief

The 2024 Infiniti Q50 is a midsize car offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 189 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,885 lb (4dr Sedan 3.0 AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway), 20% worse than the 2024 midsize car average of 28.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Infiniti Q50 has 11 model years in our data, from 2014 to 2024, classed as Midsize Cars, Compact Cars.

Its most efficient year was 2015 at 31 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 23 to 31 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the steering (90), engine (80), power train (79).

Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.

2014 has the most recalls (8); all years together count 14 campaigns and 462 owner complaints.

How the 2014 Q50 compares

The 2014 Infiniti Q50 is a compact car offered with 2 engines (3.5L 6-cyl and 3.7L 6-cyl), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 189 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,849 lb (3.7 Premium/Q50s 3.7 AWD 4dr Sedan).

About the Infiniti Q50

The Infiniti Q50 is a compact executive car manufactured by both Nissan and Dongfeng Nissan for its luxury brand, Infiniti. Replacing the G sedan, it debuted at the 2013 North American International Auto Show and went on sale in North America in the third quarter of 2013 and in Europe in the fourth quarter of 2013. It is the export model of the Japanese domestic market's V37 Nissan Skyline.

From the Wikipedia article "Infiniti Q50", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2024 Q50 pros & cons

Full 2024 details →

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 23 MPG combined, 20% below the 2024 midsize car average of 28.6 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Q50 changes by model year

  1. 2020
    • Engine dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
    • Best combined MPG down from 25 to 23
  2. 2019
    • No hybrid version any more
    • Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl
    • Best combined MPG down from 29 to 25
  3. 2018
    • Lightest version 234 lb heavier
  4. 2016
    • Engines added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
    • Engine dropped: 3.7L 6-cyl

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 11 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20243.0L 6-cyl turbo23 MPG189 in3,885 lbNot rated00
20233.0L 6-cyl turbo23 MPG189 in3,885 lbNot rated08
20223.0L 6-cyl turbo23 MPG189 in3,845 lbNot rated01
20213.0L 6-cyl turbo23 MPG189 in3,845 lbNot rated36
20203.0L 6-cyl turbo23 MPG189 in3,845 lbNot rated03
20192.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo25 MPG189 in3,845 lbNot rated130
20183.5L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo29 MPG189 in3,845 lbNot rated344
20173.5L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo29 MPG189 in3,788 lbNot rated463
20163.5L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo30 MPG189 in3,788 lbNot rated439
20153.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl31 MPG189 in3,788 lbNot rated3130
20143.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl31 MPG189.4 in3,849 lbNot rated8138
Best combined MPG by model year — Infiniti Q50
2014: 31 MPG2015: 31 MPG2016: 30 MPG2017: 29 MPG2018: 29 MPG2019: 25 MPG2020: 23 MPG2021: 23 MPG2022: 23 MPG2023: 23 MPG2024: 23 MPG201420162018202020222024max 31 MPG

Alternatives to the 2024 Q50

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2024 BMW 3 Series29 MPGNot rated0
2024 BMW 5 Series30 MPGNot rated0
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class27 MPGNot rated0
2024 Lexus IS25 MPGNot rated0
2024 Audi A430 MPGNot rated0
2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class30 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Steering90
Engine80
Power Train79
Electrical System76
Air Bags60
Unknown Or Other56
Vehicle Speed Control45
Service Brakes40
Owner complaints by model year — Infiniti Q50
2014: 1382015: 1302016: 392017: 632018: 442019: 302020: 32021: 62022: 12023: 82024: 0201420162018202020222024max 138
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this →