How common are steering complaints on the 2014 Infiniti Q50?

NHTSA lists 78 steering complaints for the 2014 Q50, which makes up 46% of the 169 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Infiniti Q50 steering system?

Yes. Nissan issued recall 13V588000 in November 2013 and recall 16V430000 in June 2016, both covering the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software on the 2014 Q50.

Have steering problems caused crashes in the 2014 Q50?

NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 2 injuries linked to steering complaints for the 2014 Q50.

At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Q50 is 3,450 miles, indicating the issue often shows up early in ownership.

2014 Infiniti Q50 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 78 steering complaints for the 2014 Infiniti Q50, 46% of all 169 complaints filed for the year, with 5 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Two recalls (13V588000 and 16V430000) address the Direct Adaptive Steering system tied to these reports.

Steering complaints: 78; 46% of 169
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 3,450 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of steering response at highway speeds, including a wheel that stopped working and led to a crash into road gravel to avoid a rear-end collision.
Several drivers describe the Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) system malfunctioning and preventing the vehicle from steering straight, in one case leading to a collision with a parked car.
Multiple complaints describe the steering wheel becoming stiff, locked, or unresponsive shortly after startup, sometimes accompanied by a warning light and a thud sound from the steering column.
Some owners report the vehicle pulling strongly to one side while driving, strong enough to push the car toward oncoming traffic.
One owner reported total loss of steering control while driving in snow, with the vehicle drifting before steering response briefly returned.
A low-speed crash into a residential building was reported after the driver lost control while steering.

When 2014 Infiniti Q50 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 20, 2013, latest Dec 9, 2025.

78 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2013 to Dec 2025; peak Jan 2014 (17).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Infiniti Q50

NHTSA 16V430000Jun 13, 2016Steering28,182 vehicles
Steering:automated/adaptive steering
Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.
Risk: If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA 13V588000Nov 20, 2013Steering23 vehicles
Steering:automated/adaptive steering
Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 vehicles equipped with Direct Adaptive Steering. The affected vehicles received a power steering software version that, should the engine compartment reach freezing temperatures, the power steering software may disable the electric steering system and also may delay the engagement of the mechanical steering backup system.
Risk: The disablement of the steering systems could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan notified owners and arranged to have vehicles towed to the nearest Infiniti retailer. Customers were instructed not to drive their vehicles until they were repaired. Infiniti retailers provided affected customers with loaner vehicles, while the software update remedy was applied. These services were provided at no cost to the customer. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Steering complaints by Q50 model year

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

201478 (46%)
201528 (22%)
20166 (15%)
20173 (5%)
20181 (2%)
20194 (13%)
20200 (0%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20234 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2014 Infiniti Q50?: NHTSA lists 78 steering complaints for the 2014 Q50, which makes up 46% of the 169 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Infiniti Q50 steering system?: Yes. Nissan issued recall 13V588000 in November 2013 and recall 16V430000 in June 2016, both covering the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software on the 2014 Q50.
Have steering problems caused crashes in the 2014 Q50?: NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 2 injuries linked to steering complaints for the 2014 Q50.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Q50 is 3,450 miles, indicating the issue often shows up early in ownership.