{"id":"2021_infiniti_q50","make":"Infiniti","make_slug":"infiniti","model":"Q50","model_slug":"q50","year":2021,"url":"/infiniti/q50/2021/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":43048,"model":"Q50","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S7)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":20,"hwy":29,"comb":23,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":388,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3350,"save_spend":-5500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Wed Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2020"},{"id":43049,"model":"Q50 AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S7)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":19,"hwy":27,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":403,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3500,"save_spend":-6250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Wed Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2020"},{"id":43050,"model":"Q50 Red Sport","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S7)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":20,"hwy":26,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":403,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3500,"save_spend":-6250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Wed Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2020"},{"id":43051,"model":"Q50 Red Sport  AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S7)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":19,"hwy":26,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":411,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3500,"save_spend":-6250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Wed Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2020"}],"vclass":"Midsize Cars","segment":"Midsize car","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"21V599000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2021-08-02","owner_notified":"2021-09-14","units":3569,"summary":"Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles.  A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021.  Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall is R21A9.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R21A9","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"21V402000","component":"STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2021-05-27","owner_notified":"2021-07-26","units":14276,"summary":"Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles.  The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.","consequence":"The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation.  Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021.  Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V234000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2021-04-04","owner_notified":"2021-05-25","units":12943,"summary":"Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles.  After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power and reduce fuel supply to the engine.","consequence":"A lack of fuel may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge.  The recall began on May 25, 2021.  Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.  INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C5.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R20C5","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"}],"recall_count":3,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":86,"grade":"B","complaints":{"count":4,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Forward Collision Avoidance",2],["Vehicle Speed Control",1],["Structure",1],["Air Bags",1],["Wheels",1]],"by_year":{"2022":1,"2024":2,"2026":1},"excerpts":[["2026-02-09","Wheels","The contact owns a 2021 Infinity Q50. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently purchased from a dealer. When the vehicle was purchased, the tires were replaced. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer for maintenance, and while at the dealer, the contact was informed that there were nails in the tires and tha\u2026"],["2024-08-09","Air Bags","The contact owns a 2021 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called an independent mechanic, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not co\u2026"],["2024-01-06","Structure","I was driving home on the Veterans Expressway in Tampa traveling about 65 mph when a sound like a gunshot almost caused me to lose control as I swerved out of fear - thankfully no other vehicles were nearby. I pulled over at the next exit in a public place and discovered my sunroof class had a piece of glass missing an\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"4 DR AWD","overall":null,"frontal":null,"side":null,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.097,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"4 DR RWD","overall":null,"frontal":null,"side":null,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.097,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":23,"ncap":null,"complaints":4},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}