Most common 2017 Infiniti Q50 problems
Share of the 63 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Infiniti Q50 complaints by model year
Best Q50 years: 2021, 2016, 2023. Years to avoid: 2014, 2015. Compare all years →
2017 Infiniti Q50 recalls (4)
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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.
Remedy: 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.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical system › Software
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.
Remedy: 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.
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,…
What 2017 Infiniti Q50 owners say
Engine & cooling
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. The contact's son was not injured as a result of the accident and did not seek medical treatment. The police were not called to the scene and a report was not filed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed from the scene to an independent auto repair shop. The contact was informed by the auto repair shop the serpentine belt had shredded inside the engine which caused the failure. They also informed him that there was a service bulletin on the vehicle in relation to the failure. The contact's son reached out to the manufacturer where they both agreed to an unknown settlement. The vehicle had been repaired. …
In October of 2023 I was driving onto the high way and my car just started to slow down I could not accelerate that gas while I was on the highway which is very dangerous when you are on the highway. My car turn off completely the engine light started to blink. All the lights were blinking. The only thing that was on was my radio. I could not move the car I was having. Trouble putting the car into park. Everything was stuck. Good thing I was not in the middle of the highway and not on a really busy highway but it was late at night. Drivers on the high way and myself are out at risk I could not even put my hazards on. A car could have crash into me and serious injury's could have happen. I was stuck and was having trouble putting the car in park. Could not go into neutral. …
Air bags
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. The contact's son was not injured as a result of the accident and did not seek medical treatment. The police were not called to the scene and a report was not filed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed from the scene to an independent auto repair shop. The contact was informed by the auto repair shop the serpentine belt had shredded inside the engine which caused the failure. They also informed him that there was a service bulletin on the vehicle in relation to the failure. The contact's son reached out to the manufacturer where they both agreed to an unknown settlement. The vehicle had been repaired. …
The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side seat belt warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was no passenger located in the front passenger's seat during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the OCS sensor had failed, and the contact was informed that the front passenger's side air bag and the front passenger's seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Fuel & propulsion system
The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing inaccurate fuel gauge reading. The contact stated that the failures had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, and the dealer diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V476000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System). The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
In October of 2023 I was driving onto the high way and my car just started to slow down I could not accelerate that gas while I was on the highway which is very dangerous when you are on the highway. My car turn off completely the engine light started to blink. All the lights were blinking. The only thing that was on was my radio. I could not move the car I was having. Trouble putting the car into park. Everything was stuck. Good thing I was not in the middle of the highway and not on a really busy highway but it was late at night. Drivers on the high way and myself are out at risk I could not even put my hazards on. A car could have crash into me and serious injury's could have happen. I was stuck and was having trouble putting the car in park. Could not go into neutral. …
2017 Infiniti Q50 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 27 / 32 / 29 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 7-speed automatic | AWD | 26 / 30 / 28 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 23 / 31 / 26 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 7-speed automatic | AWD | 22 / 28 / 24 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 20 / 29 / 23 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed automatic | AWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Infiniti Q50 a good car?
Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Q50 rates average: 32% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Q50 at the same age. 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 2017 Infiniti Q50?
The engine & cooling — 17 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (10) and fuel & propulsion system (9).
How many recalls does the 2017 Infiniti Q50 have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2017 Infiniti Q50, the most recent from June 21, 2024 (driveshaft). 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?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021, 2016 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014 and 2015. See the full Infiniti Q50 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 Infiniti Q50 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 29,000 miles; 71% 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.