Model year 2020 · Midsize Cars

2020 Infiniti Q50: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Infiniti Q50 at 22–23 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

22–23

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Infiniti dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 Infiniti Q50 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2020 Infiniti Q50, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2020 Infiniti Q50 in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 Infiniti Q50 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 Infiniti Q50 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Q503.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/29/23 mpg$3,550387
Q50 AWD3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium19/27/22 mpg$3,750407
Q50 Red Sport3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/26/22 mpg$3,750404
Q50 Red Sport AWD3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium19/26/22 mpg$3,750405

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 Infiniti Q50 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2020 Infiniti Q50 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated5 stars9.7%Standard
2020 Infiniti Q50 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated5 stars9.7%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 Infiniti Q50 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Infiniti Q50, most recently on Apr 1, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Infiniti Q50 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine1
Power train1
Service brakes1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Infiniti Q50 model years

Infiniti Q50 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2024 Q5022–23 mpg———
2023 Q5022–23 mpg08—
2022 Q5022–23 mpg01—
2021 Q5022–23 mpg36—
2019 Q5022–25 mpg130—
2018 Q5022–29 mpg344—
2017 Q5022–29 mpg463—
2016 Q5021–30 mpg439—
2015 Q5022–31 mpg31305/5

All Infiniti Q50 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2020 Infiniti models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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