2019 Infiniti Q50 engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Infiniti Q50 — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Early turbo failure should be extended to newer vehicles not only up to 2018. I am experiencing turbo failure and there is no extended warranty for this repair.”
filed Jul 8, 2026
“own a 2019 Infiniti Q50 3.0t Sport with approximately 80,000 miles. The vehicle began experiencing engine knocking/ticking noises, rough idle, hesitation under acceleration, shaking, and intermittent misfire symptoms. The issue continued even after replacing spark plugs and ignition components. The…”
filed May 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE APPLIED ENGINES: VR30DDTT IF YOU CONFIRM One or both turbochargers require replacement. ACTION 1. Replace the affected turbocharger(s). Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this…
ITB22-038D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 4, 2025
Engine problems in other Q50 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Q50 | 17 | 40% |
| 2017 Q50 | 17 | 27% |
| 2016 Q50 | 10 | 26% |
| 2015 Q50 | 9 | 7% |
| 2014 Q50 | 12 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Infiniti Q50
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.