Is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 HYBRID reliable?

The 2014 Infiniti Q50 HYBRID has 30 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: STEERING problems.

What are common problems with the 2014 Infiniti Q50 HYBRID?

Top problems: STEERING (7 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (5 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (5 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2014 Infiniti Q50 HYBRID?

Yes, there are 5 recall(s): STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM. Contact any Infiniti dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Infiniti Q50 HYBRID?

The 2014 Infiniti Q50 HYBRID gets 31 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1548. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2014 Infiniti Q50 HYBRID?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2014 Infiniti Q50 HYBRID is approximately $1,853/year (sedan-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2014 Infiniti Q50 HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Infiniti Q50 HYBRID has 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 30. The most common issue is steering problems (23% of all complaints), specifically: even after das reprogram (itb14-006) per campaign end of january '14, das failed at cold temp at start up. after driving 10 min, i parked the car outside for 30 min at 0 degree f. when restarted, engine was on but multiple warnings appeared (same as reported on 1/11/14). this happened 2 times at col. There are 5 recalls issued for this model year.

4 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

STEERING

7 complaints

23%

• EVEN AFTER DAS REPROGRAM (ITB14-006) PER CAMPAIGN END OF JANUARY '14, DAS FAILED AT COLD TEMP AT START UP. AFTER DRIVING 10 MIN, I PARKED THE CAR OUTSIDE FOR 30 MIN AT 0 DEGREE F. WHEN RESTARTED, ENGINE WAS ON BUT MULTIPLE WARNINGS APPEARED (SAME AS REPORTED ON 1/11/14). THIS HAPPENED 2 TIMES AT COL
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, WHILE GOING INTO A RIGHT CURVE THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND ACTIVE LANE CONTROL SYSTEMS WERE ACTIVATED AT THE TIME OF
• WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR ON 4/1/16 IN SOUTHERN WISCONSIN MY Q50 HYBRID WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND BEGAN HEAVY SHUTTERING ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I HAD TO AGGRESSIVELY HOLD THE WHEEL BETWEEN THE NINE AND TEN O'CLOCK POSITION TO KEEP THE CAR GOIN

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“EVEN AFTER DAS REPROGRAM (ITB14-006) PER CAMPAIGN END OF JANUARY '14, DAS FAILED AT COLD TEMP AT START UP. AFTER DRIVING 10 MIN, I PARKED THE CAR OUTSIDE FOR 30 MIN AT 0 DEGREE F. WHEN RESTARTED, ENGINE WAS ON BUT MULTIPLE WARNINGS APPEARED (SAME AS REPORTED ON 1/11/14). THIS HAPPENED 2 TIMES AT COL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2014 Infiniti Q50 HYBRID

Based on 30 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 8K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

STEERING

In line with typicalmedian 22K mi · 7 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 8K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 2K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (5)

STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING13/06/2016

Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.

Risk: If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2014 Infiniti Q50 HYBRID

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,549

Per month

$129

Per mile

12.9¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$1,656/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,334/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Infiniti Q50 HYBRID

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,853

Full coverage / month

$154

Liability only / year

$668

vs US avg

+11%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-luxury)1.28x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1853

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Infiniti New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 60K mi

Powertrain

6 yr / 70K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

7 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

4 yr / unlimited mi

These are the terms for a new Infiniti. If you're buying a used 2014 Q50 HYBRID, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Infiniti dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 30 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: EVEN AFTER DAS REPROGRAM (ITB14-006) PER CAMPAIGN END OF JANUARY '14, DAS FAILED AT COLD TEMP AT START UP. AFTER DRIVING 10 MIN, I PARKED THE CAR OUTSIDE FOR 30 MIN AT 0 DEGREE F. WHEN RESTARTED, ENGINE WAS ON BUT MULTIPLE WARNINGS APPEARED (SAME AS REPORTED ON 1/11/14). THIS HAPPENED 2 TIMES AT COL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: ON JANUARY 8, 2014, I WAS SCHEDULED TO BRING MY Q50 FOR SERVICE FOR VARIOUS ISSUES AND PICK UP A LOANER. THAT AM IT WAS ABOUT 3 DEGREES F IN CHICAGO. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, I SAW A SERIES OF WARNING LIGHTS, INCLUDING DYNAMIC CONTROL, SEAT BELT LIGHT (MY SEAT BELT WAS ON), MASTER WARNING LIGHT, MA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: EVEN AFTER DAS REPROGRAM (ITB14-006) PER CAMPAIGN END OF JANUARY '14, DAS FAILED AT COLD TEMP AT START UP. AFTER DRIVING 10 MIN, I PARKED THE CAR OUTSIDE FOR 30 MIN AT 0 DEGREE F. WHEN RESTARTED, ENGINE WAS ON BUT MULTIPLE WARNINGS APPEARED (SAME AS REPORTED ON 1/11/14). THIS HAPPENED 2 TIMES AT COL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, PRESSED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN CAR BECAUSE OF ANOTHER CAR IN THE FAST LANE. THE BRAKES THROBBED AND DID NOT SLOW DOWN THE CAR. MOVED OVER TO THE MIDDLE LANE AND PRESSED BRAKES AGAIN, BRAKES THROBBED BUT DID NOT SLOW DOWN CAR. PULLED INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, BRAKES THROBBED SL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 5 recalls have been completed — free at any Infiniti dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)