2021 Infiniti Q50 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2021 Infiniti Q50, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2021 Infiniti Q50
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Display function (back over prevention)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear…
Remedy: Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is…
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Spindle (suspension) and arm (steering)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at…
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Software (engine and engine cooling)
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles. After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power and reduce fuel supply to the engine.
Remedy: INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Infiniti Q50 have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 53,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“In August 2026, while driving, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration and engine power and would only travel at a very slow speed. The check engine light came on. The driver had to safely stop, turn t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 21, 2026 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2021 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 - 80 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would accelerate but failed to exceed 10 MPH. The accele”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Infiniti Q50 (Q50 AWD, Q50 Red Sport, Q50 Red Sport AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–23 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 19–20 / 26–29 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S7) |
Compare Infiniti Q50 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Infiniti Q50 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Infiniti Q50 | 5 | 169 |
| 2015 Infiniti Q50 | 3 | 126 |
| 2016 Infiniti Q50 | 4 | 39 |
| 2017 Infiniti Q50 | 4 | 62 |
| 2018 Infiniti Q50 | 3 | 44 |
| 2019 Infiniti Q50 | 1 | 30 |
| 2020 Infiniti Q50 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Infiniti Q50 | 3 | 6 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Infiniti Q50 | 0 | 8 |
Checking a specific 2021 Infiniti Q50
How do I know if my 2021 Infiniti Q50 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2021 Infiniti Q50; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Infiniti dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V234000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Infiniti models
- G351,351 complaints
- QX60588 complaints
- QX56538 complaints
- G37537 complaints
- M35461 complaints
- FX35447 complaints
- JX35280 complaints
- M45280 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.