MODEL
Infiniti Q50
NHTSA safety across every Infiniti Q50 model year we cover.
Across the 6 model years of the Infiniti Q50 we cover (2019 to 2024), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2024 at 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2019 at 96. 4 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Infiniti Q50 is a rear-wheel-drive luxury sport sedan competing in one of the most contested segments in the market, squaring off against the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Cadillac CT5. Aimed at driving enthusiasts who want premium refinement without sacrificing road feel, the Q50 has been a mainstay of Infiniti's lineup from 2019 through 2024, offering turbocharged performance and a distinctly driver-focused personality.
The Infiniti Q50's safety picture across the 2019-to-2024 model years is a study in contrasts. On the positive side, the 2022 model year earned a perfect MotorCaliber Safety Index score of 100 out of 100, placing it in our Exceptional band. Rollover resistance is a genuine bright spot, with a 5-out-of-5-star NHTSA rating in the best tested year, reflecting the inherent stability advantage of a low-slung rear-wheel-drive sedan. However, frontal and side crash-test star ratings are listed as Not Rated across our covered years, which is a meaningful gap in the data picture. Shoppers should not interpret the absence of a poor score as the presence of a good one. With 4 recalls across the 2019-to-2024 span, the Q50 sits at a moderate recall count for this class, and prospective buyers should always verify their specific VIN is clear at NHTSA's recall lookup tool. The 42 owner complaints on file are unverified allegations, but within those, 6 involve reported crashes. No fires, injuries, or fatalities were reported. That complaint volume is relatively contained for a six-year window. Overall, the Q50 presents a partially encouraging safety profile anchored by its strong 2022 index score and rollover performance, but the missing frontal and side crash-test ratings leave real questions unanswered.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Q50 for its engaging rear-wheel-drive dynamics, strong turbocharged powertrains, and upscale interior materials. Most acknowledge that the infotainment system and cabin technology have aged relative to rivals. The Q50 is typically described as a driver's sedan that rewards those who prioritize road feel, though some reviewers note the overall package feels incrementally updated rather than freshly competitive.
- The 2022 Q50 earned a perfect 100-out-of-100 MotorCaliber Safety Index score in the Exceptional band, making it the standout model year for safety performance in this generation.
- Frontal and side crash-test star ratings from NHTSA are Not Rated across the covered 2019-to-2024 model years, meaning shoppers cannot rely on those data points when comparing the Q50 to more thoroughly tested rivals.
- The Q50 carries a 5-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating in its best tested year, a meaningful result that reflects the low center of gravity typical of rear-wheel-drive sport sedans.
- Four recalls were issued across the 2019-to-2024 model years. Always check your specific VIN at NHTSA's official recall database before purchase to confirm any open recalls have been resolved.
Most-recalled year on record: 2021 Infiniti Q50 with 3 recalls.