Problems · NHTSA complaints

2023 Infiniti Q50 problems

Owners filed 8 complaints about the 2023 Infiniti Q50 with NHTSA between Jan 2024 and Sep 2026. The most-cited component is steering (4).

Complaints
8
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
2
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Steering4
  2. Service brakes2
  3. Suspension1
  4. Air bags1
  5. Seat belts1
  6. Wheels1
  7. Vehicle speed control1
  8. Power train1
  9. Forward collision avoidance1
  10. Other / unknown1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
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20265

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Steering

4 reports
“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 to look deeper because that didn't fix it last time. After I pushed them to keep looking a senior tech came back and said it was the steering assembly and that he just fixed one like that. My car was just out of warranty but the dealer would not honor it. So I started looking for the part at a cheaper rate then they quoted me and i found one. I asked the dealership if they would do the labor if I get the part. When talking to another service representative at the dealer he said that he had the same exact car and it almost takes him out the lane. So, I was informing this guy about the problem he had with his car and he worked at the dealer. There needs to be a recall on these cars before someone is hurt badly. It is definitely a manufacturing problem and probably why they stop making the car. Infinity needs to be held…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 2, 2026SteeringODI 11761550

Service brakes

2 reports1 crash
“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 today, [XXX]. I had to stop driving immediately and had the car towed to an Infiniti dealership, where a full systems check was performed. However, since the issue didn’t replicate while there, the dealer said they could not determine the cause. The car is available for inspection if needed. The safety risk is severe: I could not stop or accelerate safely, and I struggled to steer — this put me and other drivers in danger of a serious accident. I have experienced this more than once. The dealership originally diagnosed worn brake pads, which I had replaced at an independent shop, but the problem continued afterward. I also showed the dealership photos of the warning symbol that appeared on my dash during both incidents. The car has been inspected by the Infiniti dealer and an independent mechanic, but no resolution has…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 13, 2025Steering, Vehicle speed control, Service brakesODI 11660788

Suspension

1 report
“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 I purchased. After I bought mine in July 2024 I noticed that on uneven pavement the vehicle would pull left and right an I had to fight the steering wheel to keep the car in my lane. My safety was at risk because if I didn't maintain control I could crash into someone. I did some research on some sites and there was several people talking about the same issue. Some thought it was the run flat tires. I replaced my tires and still had the problem. Others thought it was the sway bar. I replaced mine with an after market to try to fix and that didn't fix it either. So then I went to the dealership and they checked it and did an alignment. It didn't fix the problem. After doing more research I found that a lot of people was having this issue. Since I had the rim rash on the rim when I purchase I thought maybe someone had an…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 28, 2026Steering, SuspensionODI 11753215

Air bags

1 report
“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 performed. On XXX, I returned to the dealership for a routine oil change and again reported that the seatbelt warning problem was continuing. I was initially informed that a component in the passenger seat required replacement and that the defect affected the passenger-side airbag system. I was later informed by the dealership that the defect affects both airbags, not only the passenger-side airbag. The dealership advised that the required replacement part must come from Japan. As of XXX, the part has not arrived, the repair has not been completed, and the vehicle remains awaiting the necessary part. My concern is that the airbags may have been inoperative or compromised for an extended period after I first reported the related warning issue in 2024. My wife and daughter drove and rode in this vehicle believing its safety…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 17, 2026Air bags, Seat beltsODI 11751084

Seat belts

1 report

Wheels

1 report1 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 operation can cause loss of control and endanger the driver, and other motorists. The vehicle became unsafe to drive and has not been operated since the incident. The vehicle has not been repaired. It remains available for inspection and is currently being held at an authorized dealership. No teardown or repairs have been performed. The issue has not been reproduced because the vehicle has not been driven since the failure. The failure has not yet been confirmed through repair, as no repairs or disassembly have been authorized. The manufacturer has been notified. No inspection or written findings have been provided by the manufacturer to date. Insurance representatives and dealership personnel are aware of the incident, but no corrective action has been taken. There were no known warning lights, messages, or abnormal…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 4, 2026WheelsCrash reportedODI 11715599
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.