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2017 Infiniti Q50

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2017 Infiniti Q50.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2017 Infiniti Q50

Recall·17V571000

Air bags: inflator module

The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.

Recall·16V244000

Air bags: occupant classification

Nissan North America, Inc.

Recall·17V476000

Fuel system: fuel pump

Nissan North America, Inc.

1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 63 owners reported

Air bags10
Engine9
Electrical system6
Power train5

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2017 Infiniti Q50 at a glance

Trims
2.0t Premium2.0t Pure3.0t Premium3.0t SportHybrid PremiumRed Sport 400
Engine
2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo, 3.0L 6-Cylinder Turbo, 3.5L 6-Cylinder Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic 7-spd
Drivetrain
RWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline, Hybrid
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2017 Infiniti Q50?

Owners have filed 63 complaints about the 2017 Infiniti Q50 with NHTSA, most often about the engine. There are 4 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2017 Infiniti Q50 reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 4 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2017 Infiniti Q50?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2017 Infiniti Q50 listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.