2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid: 5 recalls, 20 owner complaints and up to 31 mpg combined.
Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #14V582000 · 2014 · 817 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured October 16, 2013, to January 27, 2014, and Infiniti q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to December 10, 2013. The affected vehicles May have been assembled with transmissions whose housings were damaged during their manufacturing.
Why it matters: The damaged housings could crack and fracture, creating road debris and disabling the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission assembly and replace it if cracks are found, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014.
Speed control / throttle, Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #14V583000 · 2014 · 6,562 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Infiniti m35 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 7, 2012, to September 9, 2013, 2014 Infiniti q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to July 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 Infiniti q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 9, 2010, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, in the affected vehicles, if the signal is lost from one of the…
Why it matters: The vehicle May gradually accelerate due to the throttle chamber reopening. This unexpected acceleration May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014.
Hybrid system Vehicle recall #14V581000 · 2014 · 5,412 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to June 25, 2014, and Infiniti q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, the electric motor May stop working while the vehicle is being driven using the electric motor only.
Why it matters: The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motor inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on november1, 2014.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V244000 · 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan altima, nv200, leaf, sentra, and pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan nv200 taxi, Infiniti qx60, qx60 hybrid, and q50 hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan rogue and Infiniti q50, 2015-2016 Nissan murano, murano hybrid, and Chevrolet city express, 2014-2015 Nissan pathfinder hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti jx35 vehicles. In these…
Why it matters: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet city express owners will be notified by general motors. Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit (acu) and ocs electronic control unit (ECU) in altima, maxima, murano, rogue, and sentra vehicles, and replace the ocs ECU in leaf, nv200, nv200 taxi,…
Steering, Steering Vehicle recall #16V430000 · 2016 · 28,182 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the direct adaptive steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Steering (7): the most common themes are steering problems (5), warning light on (2).
- Electrical (5): the most common themes are warning light on (3), stalls / loses power (2).
- Engine (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (3): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (2).
The 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid has 20 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 4 Q50 Hybrid model years for complaints (3.3× the average Q50 Hybrid year). Complaints peaked in 2014 (5 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 11,850 miles. Neighboring years: 2015 (4 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic (S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 | 36 | 31 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are steering (7), electrical (5), engine (4).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid get?
EPA ratings run up to 31 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic (S7)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid repair manual?
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