DRIVING 62-67MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, SUNROOF SHATTERED. LOUD SOUND OF SHATTER. I WAS IN THE VERY LEFT LANE (PASSING LANE). THERE WAS A VEHICLE THAT CUT ME OFF AND PASSED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME ON THE LEFT SHOULDER WHICH MAY HAVE KICKED UP DEBRIS WHEN IT GOT IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE…

12/19/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11162578.0

2017 Q50 · wheels

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…

12/16/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11630863.0

2017 Q50 · brakes

The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shudder while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated no warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local mechanic to be inspected. The…

12/14/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11443759.0

2017 Q50 · other

Driver has noticed ignition delay. Cause is unknown. Tire change is due. Cause is regular wear and tear. Vehicle inspection can be scheduled. Delay places safety of passenger at risk. Unknown if problem has been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center.…

12/01/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11628183.0

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severe NHTSA 17V571000 15/09/2017

Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles

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.

Common questions

Is the 2017 Infiniti Q50 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 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.

What's the most common problem on the 2017 Infiniti Q50?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 9 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. 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 2017 Infiniti Q50?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 59 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, 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 aren't always better value.

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