2019 Infiniti Q50 Safety Report
2019 INFINITI Q50 Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Infiniti Q50
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Infiniti Q50. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (24) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 3 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Engine | Compare engine issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Infiniti Q50 with 1 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2017 | Check the 2017 Infiniti Q50 before buying across this generation. |
Infiniti Q50 Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Infiniti Q50 years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Infiniti Q50 | 2 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Infiniti Q50 | 39 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Infiniti Q50 | 4 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Infiniti Q50 | 59 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 1 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Infiniti Q50 | 34 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2019 Infiniti Q50 Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Infiniti Q50, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Engine
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Infiniti onlyPower Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System issues Infiniti onlyEngine And Engine Cooling,Engine
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine And Engine Cooling,Engine issues Infiniti onlySteering,Vehicle Speed Control
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Vehicle Speed Control issues Infiniti onlyAir Bags
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Infiniti onlyElectrical System,Lane Departure
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Lane Departure issues Infiniti onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Infiniti Q50
Reliability Score
The 2019 Infiniti Q50 receives a reliability score of 72 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Infiniti Q50
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Infiniti Q50
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Infiniti Q50:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Failure Multiple reports of catastrophic engine failure, including metal debris in the oil, have been documented. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering And Suspension Issues Steering and suspension problems have been reported, making it challenging to maintain control, especially at higher speeds. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bag Malfunction Air bags have been reported to get stuck and not deploy during accidents, posing a safety risk. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Sunroof Malfunction Sunroof has been known to explode outward while driving, presenting a significant safety hazard. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Infiniti Q50:
Engine issues, including misfires and catastrophic failures, are common.
Steering problems, such as wandering and jerking, are frequently reported.
Suspension issues, including premature tire wear and drifting, are common.
Air bag malfunctions, including not deploying during accidents, have been reported.
Recall Details for the 2019 Infiniti Q50
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2019 Infiniti Q50 by NHTSA:
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible an...
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Infiniti Q50
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Infiniti Q50 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 3 complaints involved crashes.
Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, I began experiencing serious performance issues. While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost power, would not accelerate properly, and warning lights appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle eventually shut off while in operation. The vehicle was inspected by a dealership, which initially stated there were no issues. However, the problem continued and worsened. Th...
While driving, my vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. After restarting, the vehicle would not accelerate over 40 miles per hour. I had the vehicle inspected by the dealership, and they informed me that the engine oil filter contained metal debris. The dealership explained that the presence of metallic particles in the filter could indicate internal engine wear or damage, and they recommend...
The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, with an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was turned off; however, while attempting to restart the vehicle, the abnormal knocking sound persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine and turbo...
Vehicle is tramaling or wandering at 50+ mph speeds. Making it dangerously difficult to keep between the lines without constant steering corrections. I have had car aligned and changed the tires. Still issue persists. There are several post online about this issue with the infiniti Q60 and Q50 models.
The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired, and the contact became aware of smoke coming from the engine compartment. The check engine and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and turned off, there was co...
Catastrophic engine failure. Metal debris in the oil. Manufacturer defect.
The car was involved in an accident, after the shop checked the vehicle it was brought to our attention that the air bags got stuck and did not deploy because of a malfunction. I was not aware of this which it could put my son in really dangerous situation. I checked for recalls and none has been open for this particular car.
While driving vehicle if you suddenly stop vehicle would stop, however when applying pressure to gas pedal vehicle would not move, if foot is left on pedal car would jerk and then proceed forward. Unlike other vehicle after breaking hard vehicle would move without hesitation.
Vehicle was purchased December 2021 upon purchasing the vehicle I noticed the horn was not functioning, vehicle was taken back to dealership, they corrected the issue, then months later horn isn't functioning at all. Nor is Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assistance, Parking Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Warning functioning on car. The automatic rain sensor isn't working at all.
This car has been drifting to the right since bought causing premature tire wear which has now been 5 sets of tires in 36k miles. The front right tire always seems to blow out. Alignment has always been knocked out in within weeks. Several independent shops point to defective bushings while infiniti doesn't see the issue. This same issue was recalled for the 2016 models. I've replaced the knuckle ...
Passenger front seat shakes/vibrates even at lower speeds and it makes lots of noise. Tires were checked and has nothing to do with tires. I actually googled issue on my model and there are tons of posts with this exact issue. I have an appointment for dealership to look at issue in the next couple of weeks. My concern is that other consumers who have had issue that I’ve read about online had not...
I have 3 issues with the car. The braking issue presented itself last in time but is most important relative to safety. Around mid January 2022, my car, while I was driving, and without any notice, began to decelerate/brake for no reason. My car is equipped with front driver assist but there were no cars, hazards, in front of me. It was a clear, dry day and the car was warm. It was momentary ...
While vehicle is in “D” drive move the car would jerk likes its trying to shift/switch gears and jerk hard. It sounds like the issue would involve the transmission. Another occasion happened when I came to a complete stop, & then pressed on the gas, and the car jerks again then started to accelerate.
The car sometimes turning - changing lanes - just various times the rear end will slide around - or skid. Just does it various times - does not matter if the road is wet or not. Infiniti Service did not find an issue - but there is definitely an issue. No certain time so hard to pinpoint what is causing it.
MY 2019 INFINITI Q50 SUNROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY ON A STRAIGHTAWAY, THERE WERE NO OBJECTS THAT IMPACTED THE SUNROOF. THERE ARE OTHER REPORTS ON THE WEB OF IDENTICAL ISSUES.
2019 INFINITI Q50 SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE ROCKS/DEBRIS ON ROADWAY OR SEEN COMING TOWARDS VEHICLE. SOUNDED LIKE A SHOT OR EXPLOSION AND MOST OF THE GLASS SEEMED TO SHATTER OUTWARDS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 INFINITI Q50. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE REAR END BECAME VERY UNSTABLE. THE ABS WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS NO PULSATION TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. ADDITIONALLY, THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM RANDOMLY ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP ABRUPTLY WITH NO OBJECT OR VEHICLE NEARBY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED TH...
THIS CAR HAS ALWAYS DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT. NOW IT IS DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. CONSTANTLY HAVING TO CORRECT STEERING TO KEEP STRAIGHT. CAR PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING. GOING OVER BUMPS OR AT HIGH SPEEDS THE CAR FEELS VERY LOOSE AND GETTING HARDER TO KEEP IN CONTROL. THE CAR ALSO SHIFTS AT 2 RPMS AND FEELS LIKE ITS JERKING. HAS BEEN TAKEN IN FOR ALIGNMENT 4 TIMES AND THE DEALERSHIPS RE...
RM COLLISION FORGED MY SIGNATURE TO CASH OUT 20'000$ AND DID NOT FIX MY CAR. MY CAR WAS STOLEN JUNE 15, 2019
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH WITH ACTIVE CRUISE ENGAGED. THE INSTRUMENTATION ALL WENT BLACK, CRUISE CONTROL RELEASED BUT ENGINE CONTINUED RUNNING AND I USED MANUAL ACCELERATION IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN SPEED IN THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS THE SYSTEM RE BOOTED. INSTRUMENTATION CAME BACK ON AND I RESET ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND ALL APPEARED OK. AFTER A FEW DAYS WE WERE RETURNI...
Showing 20 of 24 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Infiniti Q50
Has the 2019 INFINITI Q50 been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 INFINITI Q50 has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 INFINITI Q50 have?
The 2019 INFINITI Q50 has 24 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 3 involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 INFINITI Q50?
The 2019 INFINITI Q50 does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 INFINITI Q50?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 INFINITI Q50 involve engine (3 complaints), power train,engine,fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints), engine and engine cooling,engine (1 complaints). Other affected components include steering,vehicle speed control, air bags, electrical system,lane departure.
How many crash reports does the 2019 INFINITI Q50 have?
There are 3 crash reports associated with the 2019 INFINITI Q50 out of 24 total complaints (12.5% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 INFINITI Q50 have?
There are no fire reports for the 2019 INFINITI Q50 in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 INFINITI Q50?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 INFINITI Q50.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 INFINITI Q50?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 INFINITI Q50.
Should I buy a 2019 INFINITI Q50?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 INFINITI Q50 is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 24 complaints, 1 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 INFINITI Q50?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 INFINITI Q50 are: 1. ENGINE (3 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints), 3. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE (1 complaints), 4. STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1 complaints), 5. AIR BAGS (1 complaints). ENGINE is the single most-reported problem area with 3 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 INFINITI Q50?
Be cautious of engine performance issues and steering/suspension problems, as they can significantly impact safety. The 2019 INFINITI Q50 has 24 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2019 INFINITI Q50?
The 2019 INFINITI Q50 receives a reliability score of 72/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 24 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 3 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Engine Failure and Steering and Suspension Issues.
What are the known issues with the 2019 INFINITI Q50?
Known issues with the 2019 INFINITI Q50 include: Engine Failure, Steering and Suspension Issues, Air Bag Malfunction, Sunroof Malfunction. These are based on patterns found across 24 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common engine issues in the 2019 INFINITI Q50?
Engine misfires and catastrophic failures are the most common issues, often due to metal debris in the oil.
Are there any steering or suspension problems with the 2019 INFINITI Q50?
Yes, steering and suspension issues, such as wandering and premature tire wear, have been reported.
Has the 2019 INFINITI Q50 had any air bag malfunctions?
Yes, air bags have been reported to get stuck and not deploy during accidents, posing a safety risk.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of engine performance issues and steering/suspension problems, as they can significantly impact safety.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Infiniti Q50
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Infiniti Q50. The data includes 24 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 3 reported crashes, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16