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2014 Infiniti Q50 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2014 Infiniti Q50, 11% of its 169 total complaints that year, with 2 crashes and 1 injury reported. The median mileage at failure was 50,000 miles, and there is no related recall on file.

Brakes complaints
18
11% of 169
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden, unprompted hard braking at low speed, such as while backing out of a parking spot, even with a clear path.
  • Some describe intense vibration in the brake pedal and steering wheel when braking above 20-40 mph, making the car hard to control.
  • Several report rear brake pads wearing out far sooner than expected, with squealing and vibration and no wear sensors to warn them.
  • Owners describe intermittent brake booster pump failure causing reduced braking power and diminished stopping distances.
  • Some report the ABS sensor or ABS system triggering dashboard warnings for AWD, chassis, and brake systems together.
  • A few describe a complete loss of steering and braking power while driving, in one case after the ABS system was later replaced by Infiniti.

When 2014 Infiniti Q50 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 11, 2014, latest Apr 5, 2026.

2014 Infiniti Q50 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2014Nov 2016May 2017Jan 2019Mar 2019Apr 2020Mar 2021Apr 2026
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Apr 2026; peak Mar 2014 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 Infiniti Q50

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Q50 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201418 (11%)
  2. 201514 (11%)
  3. 20162 (5%)
  4. 20177 (11%)
  5. 20184 (9%)
  6. 20192 (7%)
  7. 20201 (33%)
  8. 20210 (0%)
  9. 20220 (0%)
  10. 20232 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 have?
NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Infiniti Q50, which is 11% of the 169 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Infiniti Q50?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2014 Infiniti Q50.
At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2014 Q50?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2014 Q50 is 50,000 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to brake issues on the 2014 Q50?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 18 brake complaints filed for the 2014 Infiniti Q50.
Is the 2014 Q50 worse for brake complaints than other model years?
The 2014 and 2015 Q50 both show an 11% share of brake complaints, similar to the 2017 model year, while later years like 2016, 2018, and 2019 show lower shares, based on NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.