Model year 2021 · Midsize Cars

2021 Infiniti Q50: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2021 Infiniti Q50 at 22–23 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

22–23

NHTSA overall rating

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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.

2021 Infiniti Q50 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 Infiniti Q50, newest first.

Back over prevention: Display function

NHTSA 21V599000 Reported Aug 2, 2021

Filed by: Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. R21A9)
Units affected: 3,569 (estimate)
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A9.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Suspension: Rear: Axle: Spindle and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V402000 Reported May 27, 2021

Filed by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Components: Suspension: Rear: Axle: Spindle; Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: Arm
Units affected: 14,276 (estimate)
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
Risk: The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm): Software

NHTSA 21V234000 Reported Apr 4, 2021

Filed by: Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. R20C5)
Units affected: 12,943 (estimate)
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles. After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power and reduce fuel supply to the engine.
Risk: A lack of fuel may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C5.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2021 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.

2021 Infiniti Q50 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Q50	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	20/29/23 mpg	$3,550	388
Q50 AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	19/27/22 mpg	$3,750	403
Q50 Red Sport	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	20/26/22 mpg	$3,750	403
Q50 Red Sport AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	19/26/22 mpg	$3,750	411

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.

2021 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.

2021 Infiniti Q50 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2021 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	9.7%	Standard
2021 Infiniti Q50 4 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	9.7%	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.

2021 Infiniti Q50 owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Infiniti Q50, most recently on Sep 21, 2026. 1 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 2021 Infiniti Q50 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Vehicle speed control	2
Air bags	1
Engine	1
Engine and engine cooling	1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	1
Power train	1
Structure: Body	1
Wheels: Rim	1

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
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2024 Q50	22–23 mpg	—	—	—
2023 Q50	22–23 mpg	0	8	—
2022 Q50	22–23 mpg	0	1	—
2020 Q50	22–23 mpg	0	3	—
2019 Q50	22–25 mpg	1	30	—
2018 Q50	22–29 mpg	3	44	—
2017 Q50	22–29 mpg	4	63	—
2016 Q50	21–30 mpg	4	39	—
2015 Q50	22–31 mpg	3	130	5/5

All Infiniti Q50 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2021 Infiniti models

2021 Infiniti Q60 2021 Infiniti QX50 2021 Infiniti QX80

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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