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2017 INFINITI Q50 problems
The 2017 INFINITI Q50 has 61 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 2017 INFINITI Q50 has 61 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). The most-reported system is airbags at 9 complaints, typically surfacing around 57,049 miles (~$1,100 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 2017 Q50?
Generally reliable
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
Reliability score 7.8/10 — above 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.
Buying a used 2017 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
airbags — 9 owner reports
· tends to show around 57,049 mi · ~$1,100 to fix
engine — 9 owner reports
· tends to show around 58,500 mi · ~$3,100 to fix
electrical — 6 owner reports
· tends to show around 50,000 mi · ~$850 to fix
powertrain — 5 owner reports
· tends to show around 115,000 mi · ~$2,500 to fix
⚠ The one to take seriously: airbags is flagged
severe on this model
, showing up around 57,049 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: 7.8/10 model. The priciest documented failure is
engine (~$3,100) — 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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this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
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…
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…
I had a passenger seat belt light on and took it to Jim Coleman Infiniti in Bethesda,MD. They then were going to charge me a diagnostic fee to fix it, but instead proceeded to perform a zero point seat reset and got the error code B00A0 and then the passenger air bag light came…
When starting up from being parked the wheels steer the car to the right while I have to pull the steering wheel to the left to keep the car driving straight. The moment I remove the pressure from pulling the wheel left the car takes an immediate right turn. This is not a…
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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 61 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.
Should you avoid the 2017 Infiniti Q50?
On the NHTSA data, the 2017 INFINITI Q50 does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 7.8/10 — above 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 2017 Infiniti Q50?
Inspect the airbags first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 9 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 57,049 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 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 2017 Infiniti Q50 a good used car to buy?
It scores 7.8 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 61 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is airbags. Typical failure occurs around 57,049 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 2017 Infiniti Q50?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 9 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 57,049 miles. 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. Typical failure occurs around 57,049 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 2017 Infiniti Q50?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 61 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 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/2017/INFINITI/Q50.
Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics.
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