2017-2020 Q50; STEERING FEELS LIGHT OR SENSITIVE IF YOU CONFIRM The client states the steering feels light or sensitive AND There are no EPS DTCs stored. ACTION 1. Confirm the current power steering control module part number. 2. Reprogram the power steering control module, if applicable.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2017 INFINITI Q50 steering problems
moderate Owners of the 2017 INFINITI Q50 have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the steering at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
| Model year | steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 Q50 | 78 |
| 2015 Q50 | 26 |
| 2016 Q50 | 6 |
| 2017 Q50 (this page) | 3 |
| 2019 Q50 | 4 |
When does it fail?
Of the 3 steering complaints filed for the 2017 INFINITI Q50, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 5 model years of INFINITI Q50 we track for steering problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (3).
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
DAST CALIBRATION (MODE1) INCOMPLETE OR C13E9-00/C13EB-00 UNABLE TO ERASE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Direct Adaptive Steering (DAST). SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has information for two services for which a technician may need additional help: - While performing DAST CALIBRATION (MODE1), the calibration may stop or will not start. - DTC C13E9-00 (BOOTING ANGLE PROCESSING) and C13EB-00 (BOOTING ANGLE PROCESSING) are stored and cannot be erased. The above conditions may indicate that DAST CALIBRATION (MODE1) was not performed correctly or was not completed correctly. Use the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin as an aid to correctly perform and complete DAST CALIB
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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 front end alignment issue as the problem will correct itself. It has taken as short as a couple of miles or as long as a…
Had steering trouble with your 2017 INFINITI Q50?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2017 INFINITI Q50?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 9,638 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/INFINITI/Q50.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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