2023 Infiniti Q50 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Wheels (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (51)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking 2025-02-20 · ITB23-023A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aeb warning light is on with warning messages displayed on combination meter applied vehicles: 2015-2024 q50 (v37) 2015-2018 q50 hybrid (hv37) 2017-2022 q60 (cv37) 2015-2019 q70 (y51) 2015-2018 q70 hybrid (hy51) 2019-2024 qx50 (j55) 2022-2024 qx55 (fj55) 2015-2021 qx60 (l50) 2022-2024 qx60 (l51) 201
Engine 2025-02-04 · ITB22-038D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
turbocharger replacement procedure applied engines: vr30ddtt if you confirm one or both turbochargers require replacement. action 1. replace the affected turbocharger(s). refer to the service procedure in this bulletin for the updated procedure. important: you must closely follow the entire servic
Seat Belts 2024-09-19 · ITB22-021C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service information in the applied vehicles, there are a variety of seat belt warning lights and chimes. refer to the information in this bulletin, along with the related vehicle owner’s manual. figure 1 infiniti bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. quali
Air Bags 2024-09-19 · ITB19-024D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b00a0-00 storeif you confirm dtc b00a0-00 (occupant detection sensor unit) is stored, and ocs zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)d
Electrical System 2024-08-15 · ITB22-020B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
telematics control unit reset after automatic collision notification service information the telematics control unit (tcu) has the ability to send an automatic collision notification when the vehicle is involved in an accident. once an automatic collision notification is performed, the function beco
Showing the 6 most recent of 51 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-02 · Steering“i took my car in for a steering problem to the dealer. the car is weaving out of the lane when it hits uneven pavement. they looked at the car and did a wheel alignment. after that i noticed that the car was still weaving on uneven pavement. after some months i took it back to another dealer. they again tried to do an alignment. i told them t…”
2026-07-28 · Suspension“the steering assembly is faulty in the vehicle. i purchase this vehicle as a used certified preowned vehicle from hart infinity in connecticut. i looked at several one year old infiniti's as i had an accident in my 2019 and it was totaled. as i was looking, i notices that several of the vehicles had curb rash on the front rims as well as the one…”
2026-07-17 · Seat Belts“i am reporting a potential safety defect involving my leased 2023 infiniti q50, vin [xxx]. in 2024, i brought the vehicle to the dealership because the passenger seatbelt warning activated even when the passenger seat was unoccupied. i was told the condition was caused by objects triggering the passenger seat sensor, and no further repair was perf…”
2026-06-24 · Steering“steering feels loose and jumpy. dealer said it was mis-aligned, but that didnt fix the issue. car feels disconnected from road at times and making it hard to keep straight.…”
2026-02-04 · Wheels · 💥 crash“while driving my vehicle on 12/06/2025, a wheel separated from the vehicle at the knuckle/ball joint area. this resulted in an immediate loss of safe operation and required the vehicle to be taken out of service. the failure involved the wheel/suspension/steering assembly. this event created a serious safety risk, as loss of a wheel while in opera…”
2025-05-13 · Vehicle Speed Control“i’m reporting a recurring safety issue with my infiniti q50 involving the brake, steering, and acceleration systems. while driving, i’ve experienced the brake pedal becoming unresponsive, the gas pedal not reacting, and the steering wheel locking or feeling stiff, making it extremely difficult to control the car. the most recent incident occurred …”
2024-11-04 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“vehicle was parked in my driveway with the engine running for about 5-10 minutes while i was going into the house to turn off my alarm, then return to take out 2 of my elderly dogs; & finally to take out my other dogs. i then returned to the car, opened the driver's side front door & reached in to push the "stop" button on the dash. as soon as i di…”
2024-01-28 · Unknown Or Other“my vehicle was stolen by theives using some kind of device to gain access because i have both key fobs that came with the vehicle but somehow they were able to gain access and start it and drive off. i believe this is a security and safety concern for infiniti vehicles. it should not be easy to steal a locked, secured vehicle. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.