Most common 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid problems
Share of the 20 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Infiniti Q50 Hybrid complaints by model year
Best Q50 Hybrid years: 2016, 2015. Years to avoid: 2014. Compare all years →
2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid recalls (5)
Steering › Automated/adaptive steering
Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
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…
Remedy: 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,…
Hybrid propulsion system
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to June 25, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to May 7, 2014.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motor inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on November1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Infiniti M35 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 7, 2012, to September 9, 2013, 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to July 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 9, 2010, to May 7, 2014.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Power train › Automatic transmission
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured October 16, 2013, to January 27, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to December 10, 2013.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission assembly and replace it if cracks are found, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid:
Occupant Classification System Failure
In April 2014, Nissan North America launched Safety Recall 14V-138 to address problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) algorithm in the following vehicles: model year (MY) 2013-2014 Nissan Altima, Pathfinder, Sentra and LEAF; MY 2013 Infiniti JX35; MY 2014 Infiniti QX60 and Q50; and MY 2013 Nissan NV 200/Taxi vehicles.According to Nissan, the OCS may misclassify adult front passenger occupants and turn…
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid owners say
Steering
The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel was turned left and right; however, the steering wheel failed to function as intended. In addition, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel had seized. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but then became a persistent failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty or special repair programs. In addition, the contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V430000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not covered under the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V430000 (Steering); the VIN was included, but the dealer refused to complete the repair because the contact declined a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 154,000.
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently, and nearly collided with a semi-truck. Several messages indicating a malfunction, and a message indicating that the hybrid battery was overheating were displayed. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted but failed to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that unknown warning lights were illuminated, and several messages displayed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic tests. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, while going into a right curve the steering wheel jerked to the left without warning. The driver crashed into a guardrail. The adaptive cruise control and active lane control systems were activated at the time of the crash. The driver stated that the roads were treated due to the inclimate weather, which he felt was the cause of the crash. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,700.
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid. While driving 30 MPH, the "chassis system malfunction" message displayed and the brakes failed to engage when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact turned off the vehicle to correct the failure, but the vehicle failed to restart. The dealer (ray catena Infiniti in edison, new jersey) was notified, but could not determine the source of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
From the very beginning of the lease the vehicle there have been issues with interrupted and unexpected acceleration of the vehicle. These were first reported to the dealership as "hesitation on acceleration, advise" when the vehicle was serviced at 4,849 miles on 01/30/2014. The complaint has been repeated to the dealership several times and taken to Infiniti consumer affairs. I have gone through recording incidents with a monitor in the vehicle, having a specialist drive the vehicle for several days (and although he did drive it for a few hundred miles it was mostly highway driving and not the type of stop and go driving where the incidents more regularly occurred). After having the vehicle returned last week I finally did some research and saw a new york times article (11/07/2014) describing a recall for the issues I have been complaining about. …
2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 29 / 36 / 31 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid a good car?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Q50 Hybrid rates use caution: 5.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Q50 Hybrid at the same age. It is one of the Q50 Hybrid years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid?
The steering — 7 complaints, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (5) and engine & cooling (5).
How many recalls does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid, the most recent from June 13, 2016 (automated/adaptive steering). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Infiniti Q50 Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014. See the full Infiniti Q50 Hybrid years comparison.
At what mileage do 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 16,000 miles; 70% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.