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2014 INFINITI Q50 problems
The 2014 INFINITI Q50 has 169 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, and what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
The 2014 INFINITI Q50 has 169 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). The most-reported system is steering at 78 complaints, typically surfacing around 26,397 miles (~$700 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
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Should you avoid this 2014 Q50?
Acceptable — with caveats
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Steering: 78 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 3,000–56,200 mi
Reliability score 7.4/10 — around the segment average
1 recall campaign on file
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model —
not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
NHTSA crash-test safety ratings
5 / 5 overall
Overall★★★★★5/5
Frontal crash★★★★★4/5
Side crash★★★★★5/5
Rollover★★★★★5/5
Driver-assist features on the tested model:
Electronic stability control: Standard · Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program — tested configuration: 2014 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD. Stars rate crash protection in NHTSA's tests, not overall reliability — see the owner-complaint data below for what actually goes wrong.
Buying a used 2014 INFINITI Q50? Check these first
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or
make the seller fix it before you sign.
What to inspect on this specific car
steering — 78 owner reports
· tends to show around 26,397 mi · ~$700 to fix
electrical — 22 owner reports
· tends to show around 39,029 mi · ~$850 to fix
powertrain — 16 owner reports
· tends to show around 85,000 mi · ~$2,500 to fix
airbags — 15 owner reports
· tends to show around 29,831 mi · ~$1,100 to fix
⚠ The one to take seriously: steering is flagged
severe on this model
, showing up around 26,397 mi.
Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Recalls to confirm are done
Run the VIN from the listing — 1 active recall on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 7.4/10 model. The priciest documented failure is
powertrain (~$2,500) — get the
seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report
tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2014 Q50· steering
On 12/26/2014 & 12/27/2014 at speeds between 5 MPH & 30 MPH, the car wanted to turn itself to the right...it required drivers correction with significant force to maintain a straight line on the road. On 12-27-2014, taking the car to the Infiniti dealer (sacramento Infiniti)…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Infiniti q50. The contact started the vehicle and the chassis control system error sensor light illuminated. When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle the power steering malfunctioned making the vehicle difficult to turn the steering wheel. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Infiniti q50. While driving at an unknown speed, the sun roof shattered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was some type of impact to the vehicle, which resulted in the sun roof shattering. The vehicle was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Infiniti q50. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags) was received in june of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts…
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The disablement of the steering systems could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan notified owners and arranged to have vehicles towed to the nearest Infiniti retailer. Customers were instructed not to drive their vehicles until they were repaired. Infiniti retailers provided affected customers with loaner vehicles, while the software update remedy was applied. These services were provided at no cost to the customer. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Common questions
Is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Infiniti Q50 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2014 Infiniti Q50?
The 2014 INFINITI Q50 is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Steering: 78 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 3,000–56,200 mi; Reliability score 7.4/10 — around the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What should I check before buying a used 2014 Infiniti Q50?
Inspect the steering first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 78 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 26,397 miles. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
Is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 a good used car to buy?
It scores 7.4 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 169 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is steering. Typical failure occurs around 26,397 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2014 Infiniti Q50?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 78 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 26,397 miles. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 26,397 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Infiniti Q50 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Infiniti Q50?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 169 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/INFINITI/Q50.
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