2021 Infiniti Q50 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsAll-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S7)
Premium
City
19
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
403 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3L 6-cyl
Transmission
7-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Rollover
Rollover Probability9.7%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
4
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems4 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 4 owner complaints for the 2021 Infiniti Q50 AWD. Top reported issues include wheels & tires, structure and speed control. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Wheels & Tires
1
Structure
1
Speed Control
1
Air Bags
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1

2021 Infiniti Q50 AWD problems by category: Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Wheels & TiresFiled: 02/09/2026ODI#11716743
The contact owns a 2021 Infinity Q50. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently purchased from a dealer. When the vehicle was purchased, the tires were replaced. The vehicle was later taken to …
Air BagsFiled: 08/09/2024ODI#11607519
The contact owns a 2021 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagno…
StructureFiled: 01/06/2024ODI#11563968
I was driving home on the Veterans Expressway in Tampa traveling about 65 mph when a sound like a gunshot almost caused me to lose control as I swerved out of fear - thankfully no other vehicles were …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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