2017 Infiniti Q50 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 19 engine complaints for the 2017 Infiniti Q50, 31% of all 62 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 18,000 miles, with 2 crashes and 1 injury reported. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 19
- 31% of 62
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 18,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls or shuts off suddenly while driving, sometimes at highway speed, causing loss of power.
- Turbochargers reportedly fail prematurely, pushing the car into limp mode with no acceleration and no warning light.
- Owners describe main bearing failure, blown head gaskets, and coolant leaking into the engine, sometimes preceded by a sudden coolant loss and temperature spike.
- Camshaft position sensor failures are reported alongside knocking noises and eventual full engine replacement.
- Serpentine belt, belt tensioner, and pulley failures are described as a recurring factory defect, with the belt breaking while the car is in motion.
- Accelerator pedal reportedly stops responding while driving, with the car failing to gain speed despite pressing the gas.
When 2017 Infiniti Q50 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 11, 2018, latest May 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Infiniti Q50
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Q50 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2017 Infiniti Q50?
- NHTSA lists 19 engine complaints for the 2017 Q50, which is 31% of the 62 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do 2017 Q50 engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 18,000 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Infiniti Q50 engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2017 Q50.
- Have engine failures in the 2017 Q50 led to crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury associated with the engine complaints filed for the 2017 Q50.
- What kind of engine failures do owners report?
- Owners report sudden stalling, turbocharger failure leading to limp mode, main bearing and head gasket failure, camshaft sensor failure, and broken serpentine belts.