Model year guide

2014 Infiniti Q50

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Infiniti Q50 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 550 on record.

2014 Infiniti Q50 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2014 Infiniti Q50 at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints169
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined23 mpg
Typical price$29,110

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2014 Infiniti Q50 recalls 5

Steering:automated/adaptive Steering NHTSA Campaign #16V430000 · 13/06/2016

Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #16V244000 · 26/04/2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these veh…

Fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi,…

Electrical System:software NHTSA Campaign #14V138000 · 25/03/2014

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Steering:electric Power Assist System NHTSA Campaign #13V588000 · 20/11/2013

Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 vehicles equipped with Direct Adaptive Steering. The affected vehicles received a power steering software version that, should the engine compartment reach freezing temperatures, the power steering software may disable the electric steering system and also may delay the engagement of the mechanical steering backup system.

Fix: Nissan notified owners and arranged to have vehicles towed to the nearest Infiniti retailer. Customers were instructed not to drive their vehicles until they were repaired. Infiniti retailers provided affected customers with loaner vehicles, while the software update remedy was applied. These servi…

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #24V470000 · 21/06/2024

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2014 Infiniti Q50 common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2014 Infiniti Q50 safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2014 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2014 Infiniti Q50 MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,300

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2014 Infiniti Q50 worth?

Low
$25,500
Typical price
$29,110
High
$34,200

From 548 comparable 2014 Infiniti Q50 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2014 Infiniti Q50 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,500
Fuel only$16,500
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2014 Infiniti Q50 trims & engines on record

Trims
Premium · Base · Sport · Hybrid Sport · Hybrid Premium
Engines
3.7L

2014 Infiniti Q50 vehicles on record

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2014 Infiniti Q50 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2014 Infiniti Q50. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Infiniti Q50?

Based on 169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, electrical system, steering.

What is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2014 Infiniti Q50 an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 5★).

What gas mileage does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2014 Infiniti Q50 at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 29 highway).

How much is a 2014 Infiniti Q50 worth?

Comparable 2014 Infiniti Q50 listings run roughly $25,500–$34,200, typically around $29,110 (from 548 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.