Infiniti Q50, Buying guide, MOT record, UK numbers and recalls
2,183 Infiniti Q50s are licensed in the UK. In 2025 they passed 75.9% of initial MOT tests, 3.6 points above the 72.3% UK average.
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Infiniti Q50 at the MOT
75.9% of 2,421 initial tests passed in 2025, ranking the Q50 251st of 575 models. Infiniti Q50s aged 6 to 10 years passed 76.4% of MOT tests in 2025; for examples aged 11 years and over that fell to 69.2%.
First-time pass rate, 2025
Share of initial tests passed, retests excluded.
Pass rate by age at test
Infiniti Q50 tests in 2025.
Where Q50s fail
Share of all failure items recorded on Infiniti Q50 tests in 2025.
The items testers recorded most often were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (9%), brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick (8.5%) and linkage ball joint excessively worn (7.4%).
The MOT page lists every common Q50 MOT failure. For one car's own results and advisories, run a free MOT history check.
What to look at on a viewing
The Q50's most common failure areas, and what a tester checks in each.
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Brakes
Make sure the pedal feels firm, the car stops in a straight line, the handbrake holds on a slope and no brake warning light is showing.23.2% of Q50 failure items
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Suspension
Listen for knocks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for leaking shock absorbers and split rubber gaiters.22.9% of Q50 failure items
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Tyres
Check tread depth across the full width of every tyre (the legal minimum is 1.6mm), and look for cuts, bulges and uneven wear.21.1% of Q50 failure items
Infiniti Q50s in the UK
2,183 were licensed at the end of June 2026, the 2nd most of any Infiniti. The number licensed has grown 347% since the end of 2014, although it peaked at 2,584 at the end of 2019.
- Change since 2014
- +347%from 488 licensed
- Typical year of first use
- 2016half of those licensed at the end of 2025 were first used in 2016 or earlier
- Declared off the road
- 1285.5% of those registered, under SORN
Licensed Infiniti Q50s since 2014
Licensed at each year end and in the latest quarter.
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| Date | Licensed |
|---|---|
| End of 2014 | 488 |
| End of 2015 | 1,068 |
| End of 2016 | 1,761 |
| End of 2017 | 2,384 |
| End of 2018 | 2,580 |
| End of 2019 | 2,584 |
| End of 2020 | 2,522 |
| End of 2021 | 2,524 |
| End of 2022 | 2,487 |
| End of 2023 | 2,425 |
| End of 2024 | 2,334 |
| End of 2025 | 2,261 |
| End of June 2026 | 2,183 |
How old they are
Licensed Infiniti Q50s by year of first use.
- Licensed at the end of 2025
- First registered that year
A further 16 were first used before 2014.
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| First used | Licensed, end 2025 | First registered that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 21 | 21 |
| 2018 | 239 | 267 |
| 2017 | 383 | 432 |
| 2016 | 580 | 713 |
| 2015 | 655 | 874 |
| 2014 | 359 |
655 Q50s first used in 2015 were still licensed at the end of 2025, roughly 75% of the 874 first registered that year.
Q50 engines and fuel
2.1 litre engines made up 85% of Infiniti Q50 MOT tests in 2025, followed by 3.5 litre at 10%. Diesel accounts for 85% of licensed Q50s and hybrid electric for 11%.
Engine size at MOT, 2025
Share of 2,420 initial MOT tests in 2025.
Fuel type, licensed Q50s
DfT licensing statistics, June 2026.
| Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 97 | 4% |
| Diesel | 1,855 | 85% |
| Hybrid electric | 231 | 11% |
Infiniti Q50 recalls
7 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Infiniti Q50. Each covers vehicles built in a set period, so a recall does not mean every Q50 is affected.
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Jul 2024 R/2024/261
Q50 (V37) M30/Q70 (Y51) Propeller Shaft
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the propeller shaft does not meet Nissans' fatigue strength standards.
- Remedy
- Replace the propeller shaft on affected vehicles.
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Jan 2018 R/2017/305
Automatic transmission malfunction may affect vehicle emissions
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- Incorrect software in the engine control module can lead to malfunctions of the automatic transmission that could affect vehicle emissions. There may be no communication of the defect to the driver (MIL) and the defect would not be visible to a scanning diagnostic tool during servicing. There is no known concern affecting the safety of the automatic transmission in relation to this campaign but vehicle emissions may not be to the manufacturers specification.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogram the Electronic Control Module with latest level software.
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Aug 2016 R/2016/123
Steering / directional control may be affected
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- Due to incorrect software in the Direct Adaptive Steering control unit the steering wheel may be off centre and driver's may interpret this as the steering pulling to one side. The turning circle may also be increased.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles reprogramme the Direct Adaptive Steering control unit
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Mar 2015 R/2015/027
Oil may leak engine may stall
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- Due to insufficient sealing of the timing chain tensioner gasket the timing chain tensioner may loosen and an oil leak may occur from the engine. If t the vehicle continues to be driven engine oil could leak onto the road and the engine might stall due to low oil level. In an extreme case and in the presence of an ignition source there may be an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles replace the timing chain tensioner gasket with new.
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Dec 2014 R/2014/122
Unintended acceleration
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- It has been identified that under certain circumstances the throttle position sensor may send an error signal to the Engine Control Module (ECM). As a result the ECM may not operate as intended and the vehicle may accelerate gradually without the driver operating the throttle pedal. However this acceleration can be overridden by application of the brakes.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles to install new software of the ECM.
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Dec 2014 R/2014/121
Under extreme circumstances transmission may detach
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- It has been identified that due to an issue during the casting process of the front of the transmission casing the casting may become cracked during the release phase of the operation. If the vehicle is driven at high speed in this condition the crack can grow and cause a vibration. In an extreme case the transmission may detach from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the transmission casing for cracks and replace any transmission are found to be cracked.
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Dec 2014 R/2014/120
Vehicle may cut out
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- It has been identified that due to a software error the traction motor inverter may incorrectly diagnose communication between the inverter and the transmission control module (TCM). This can cause the inverter system to suddenly shut down. If the vehicle is being driven in Electric Vehicle (EV i.e. engine off) the power to the electric motor may be cut resulting in the vehicle coming to a sudden stop.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles to install new software for the traction motor inverter control module.
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Infiniti Q50 FAQs
How many Infiniti Q50s are there in the UK?
2,183 Infiniti Q50s were licensed in the UK at the end of June 2026, with a further 128 declared off the road (SORN), according to DfT vehicle licensing statistics.
Is the Infiniti Q50 reliable?
MOT data does not measure reliability. It records whether a car met the roadworthiness standard on the day of its test. What it does show is a 75.9% first-time pass rate for the Infiniti Q50 across 2,421 tests in 2025, above the 72.3% average for all cars.
Has the Infiniti Q50 had any recalls?
7 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Infiniti Q50. The most recent was published in July 2024. A recall applies to vehicles built in a set period, so check a specific car on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker.
What should I check before buying a used Infiniti Q50?
On the car itself, start with the areas it most often fails on: brakes, suspension and tyres. Then check the individual car's own records. Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and police stolen markers are not part of the MOT record, so they take a history check.
How do I check an Infiniti Q50's history?
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- Previous keepers
MOT figures are aggregated from the DVSA MOT Anonymised data set for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, retests excluded), which also gives the engine sizes. Licensed, SORN, fuel and registration figures are from the Department for Transport vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0120, VEH0124, VEH0160). Recalls are from the DVSA vehicle recalls data, with recalls launched up to October 2026. Government data is used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. MOT results describe roadworthiness at test, not mechanical reliability. History-check findings are anonymous counts from reports bought on Carpeep, each vehicle counted once, and are published only where at least 100 vehicles returned an answer.