The 2018 Infiniti Q50 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,250,244 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN24V4700002024-06-217,222 affected
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Consequence
A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
BACK OVER PREVENTION19V6540002019-09-121,228,830 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and Infiniti dealers will reprogram the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
17
1fires
AIR BAGS
7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
POWER TRAIN
3
WHEELS
3
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
1crashes
Total complaints64
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2018 infiniti q50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger occupant classification system (ocs) sensor became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front passenger ocs sensor had failed and…”
“I am submitting this complaint regarding a safety defect in my 2018 infiniti q50, which was manufactured prior to may 1, 2018. Despite matching the make, model, and production timeframe associated with an existing infiniti recall for backup camera failures, my specific vehicle is not included in…”
“I am submitting this complaint regarding a safety defect in my 2018 infiniti q50, which was manufactured prior to may 1, 2018. Despite matching the make, model, and production timeframe associated with an existing infiniti recall for backup camera failures, my specific vehicle is not included in…”
“Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 infiniti q50. It was discovered that there were three separate mileage discrepancies. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 50,370; however, at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage had…”
“Leak in the turbo causing oil to burn and create smoke from the exhaust”
“The serpentine belt on my 2018 infiniti q50 sport became contaminated with oil immediately after dealer turbo replacement at the end of august 2025, causing the belt to slip, shred, and be pulled into the engine. This resulted in sudden loss of essential engine functions and poses a significant…”
“The serpentine belt on my 2018 infiniti q50 sport became contaminated with oil immediately after dealer turbo replacement at the end of august 2025, causing the belt to slip, shred, and be pulled into the engine. This resulted in sudden loss of essential engine functions and poses a significant…”
“Filing this complaint regarding a safety-related defect involving the turbocharger system on my 2018 infiniti q50. The vehicle has approximately 46,000 miles and is 8 years old. Infiniti/nissan has acknowledged through its own technical service bulletins (tsbs) that turbocharger failure on…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Infiniti Q50 as of
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