Every 2017 Infiniti Q50 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 24V470000
Jun 21, 2024Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
- Risk
- A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
Full recall details for 24V470000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 17V571000
Sep 15, 2017Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator may crack and release the gas needed to properly deploy the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200, option 7.
Full recall details for 17V571000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 17V476000
Jul 27, 2017Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and Infiniti dealers will reprogram the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Full recall details for 17V476000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V244000
Apr 26, 2016Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Full recall details for 16V244000 →
2017 Infiniti Q50 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Infiniti Q50, reporting 3 crashes, 1 injuries. Infiniti has issued at least 194 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine17
- Air Bags10
- Electrical System8
- Fuel/Propulsion System8
- Unknown Or Other8
- Service Brakes7
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (125)
- Equipment (99)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (42)
- Engine (21)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (15)
- Air Bags (12)
Read Infiniti Q50 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2017 Infiniti Q50
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Infiniti Q50. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while his son was driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. Due to the failure, his son lost complete control of the vehicle and drove into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy.”
2017 INFINITI Q50May 25, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11418468
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 INFINITI Q50. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.”
2017 INFINITI Q50Jun 11, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11101056
Crash
“I RENTED A VEHICLE FROM HERTZ AT GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT IN HOUSTON, TEXAS FRIDAY MAY 18, 2018. ABOUT 2 HOURS INTO MY TRIP I CHECKED THE VEHICLE INFORMATION AND DISCOVERED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS NOT AT MANUFACTURES SPECIFICATIONS (35PSI).”
2017 INFINITI Q50May 22, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11097305
“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.”
2017 INFINITI Q50Jul 31, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11753934
“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.”
2017 INFINITI Q50Jun 15, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11744293
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