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Infiniti

2019 Infiniti Q50

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2019 Infiniti Q50 has 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.9x the segment average of 57. The most common issue is engine problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: unintended acceleration. pulling into a parking space in a shopping center parking lot, after going over a speed bump and making a left hand turn into the spot the car accelerated and would not stop. pushing on the brakes did not work. car has a system to prevent crashing in to an object in fron. There is 1 recall issued for this model year.

3 crash reports

54

Total Complaints

1

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.9x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ENGINE

11 complaints
20%
  • UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT, AFTER GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN INTO THE SPOT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP. PUSHING ON THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. CAR HAS A SYSTEM TO PREVENT CRASHING IN TO AN OBJECT IN FRON
  • Catastrophic engine failure. Metal debris in the oil. Manufacturer defect.
  • The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired, and the contact became aware of smoke coming from the engine compartment. The check engine and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over t
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT, AFTER GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN INTO THE SPOT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP. PUSHING ON THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. CAR HAS A SYSTEM TO PREVENT CRASHING IN TO AN OBJECT IN FRON

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2019 Infiniti Q50

Based on 22 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 2K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
19
30-60K
0
60-100K
3
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

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 (1)

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA12/09/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2019 Infiniti Q50

Live EIA prices
Per year
$2,001
Per month
$167
Per mile
16.7¢
MPG
24
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$2,401/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,600/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
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 2019 Infiniti Q50

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.
Full coverage / year
$2,143
Full coverage / month
$179
Liability only / year
$710
vs US avg
+28%
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 rating1.00x
× vehicle age1.00x
= Full coverage estimate$2143

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 2019 Q50, 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

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
STEERING(~50K mi)
$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 54 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ENGINE: UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT, AFTER GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN INTO THE SPOT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP. PUSHING ON THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. CAR HAS A SYSTEM TO PREVENT CRASHING IN TO AN OBJECT IN FRON

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: CAR STARTED NO DASH LIGHTS, NO NAVIGATION LIGHTING, AND NO POWER STEERING. I WAS ABLE DRIVE CAR BUT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. NEW CAR APPROX. 580 MILES HAD CAR TOWED TO PEPE INFINITY FROM MY DRIVEWAY 1/31/2019 CAR RETURNED 2/5/2019 ONLY PROBLEM DETECTED WAS BATTERY LOW. I AM 71 TAK

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • OTHER: I ORIGINALLY OWNED THIS Q50 2018 VIN [XXX] AND INFINITI REPLACED IT WITH THE ONE I HAD LISTED. THE FACT IS I OWN NEITHER OF THEM ANY LONGER BUT FEELI SHOULD REPORT IT BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH INFINITI REFUSED TO DEAL WITH. THE BLIND SPOT LIGHT DID NOT WORK ON EITHER CAR . BETWEEN 10 AM AND

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • TRANSMISSION: UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT, AFTER GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN INTO THE SPOT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP. PUSHING ON THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. CAR HAS A SYSTEM TO PREVENT CRASHING IN TO AN OBJECT IN FRON

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Infiniti dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
54
Recalls
1
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
3
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
57

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