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2018 Infiniti Q50 engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 19 complaints for the 2018 Infiniti Q50, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
19 28% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 fire.

What owners wrote

The car caught fire under the hood and completely burned up in the parking lot as I was exiting the vehicle updated 12/4/18

Reported at 17,000 miles, July 2018 Fire

The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Low Oil Pressure - STOP", message was displayed, and the contact stopped driving the vehicle. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine was abnormally loud. The contact stated that the low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the timing chain. The vehicle was not repaired.

Reported at 107,000 miles, January 2025

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Engine problems across all Infiniti models