2014 Infiniti Q50 vs 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Infiniti Q50 | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 169 | 386 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 247 | 1,535 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–31 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 12,717 mi | 57,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Infiniti Q50 | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 42 | 94 |
| Engine | 12 | 108 |
| Steering | 78 | 17 |
| Power Train | 19 | 73 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 38 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 8 |
| Stalling | 0 | 40 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 8 |
2014 Infiniti Q50
2014 Volkswagen Jetta
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.