AI Damage2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 20
- involving a crash
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 35% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 20% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 15% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 10% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 10% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 10% of all complaints
- 8 Engine and cooling 5% of all complaints
- Steering: 7 complaints (35% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (25% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine: 4 complaints (20% of all).
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (15% of all).
- Air bags: 2 complaints (10% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 20 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 infiniti q50 hybrid. The contact stated that after accidentally reversing into a pole, the vehicle accelerated forward independently. As a result, the contact crashed into three other vehicles. The contact shifted into park and was able to bring the vehicle to a stop.
While driving at approximately 65 mph, while going into a right curve the steering wheel jerked to the left without warning. The driver crashed into a guardrail. The adaptive cruise control and active lane control systems were activated at the time of the crash.
In addition, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel had seized. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but then became a persistent failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer.
The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic.
The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently, and nearly collided with a semi-truck. Several messages indicating a malfunction, and a message indicating that the hybrid battery was overheating were displayed. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated.
While driving 30 mph, the "chassis system malfunction" message displayed and the brakes failed to engage when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact turned off the vehicle to correct the failure, but the vehicle failed to restart.
Following that all of the dash lights illuminated, the system reported 2 sensor failures and a chassis control failure. The dealership has determined this is due to an electrical short in the rear abs sensor. This is the third electrical system issue I have had but is the most serious.
Five were blowouts on the road and two I caught with bubbles in the tire. I have never had a blowout on any other car I have owned for 35 years. The tires are very low profile and seem to be very susceptible to the sidewalls failing.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 8,257 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 23% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Q50 Hybrid has 5 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 20, above average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 20. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (30%), unintended acceleration (15%), infotainment or screen glitches (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.