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2022 Infiniti Q50

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Q50.

Transmission Automatic (S7)

The 2022 Infiniti Q50 is a sedan equipped with an automatic (S7) transmission and an engine requiring 6.2 quarts of 0W-20 API SN oil, achieving EPA ratings of 20 city, 29 highway, and 23 combined mpg. In terms of reliability, this model year recorded only one total owner complaint—categorized as “Unknown Or Other”—and zero recalls, making it the lowest-complaint year in the model’s 2014–2023 history, which peaked at 169 complaints for the 2014 version. This positions the 2022 Q50 as a notably trouble-free entry in the lineup, offering a strong baseline for long-term dependability.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 API SNOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/29/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 - Enhanced Flooded Battery · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F1E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 - Enhanced Flooded Battery · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHAZARDOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/50RF18 94VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F1E
Engine air filter1654630P00
Spark plug224015CA1D
Front wiper blades288904GF0B alt 288904GF1A
Serpentine belt117205CA0B
Thermostat110625CA1A alt 212505CA0A
Cabin air filterB72771CA1B alt 272774HH0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3845 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 29 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Q50 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.5–5.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.50 sec — 2016 S Red Sport 400 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024S Red Sport 400 Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V64.90 sec13.40 sec400 hpAWD
2018S 3.0t Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.00 sec13.60 sec300 hpAWD
2016S Red Sport 400 Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V64.50 sec13.00 sec400 hpRWD
2016S Red Sport 400 Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V64.50 sec13.00 sec400 hpRWD
2014S Hybrid Sedan 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.4-kWh4.90 sec13.60 sec360 hpRWD
2014S Sedan 3.7L V64.90 sec13.50 sec328 hpRWD
2014S Hybrid Sedan 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.4-kWh5.00 sec13.70 sec360 hpAWD
2014S Hybrid Sedan 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.4-kWh5.10 sec13.80 sec360 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.2 qt of 0W-20 API SN engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 · 75W-80 in the differential, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan Matic S TF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.6 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90 · 75W-80
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine OilAPI · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.2 qt
Engine OilAPI · 0W-20

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs21.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs10.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity3.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35 - Enhanced Flooded Battery
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)65.0 psi
RPM65.0 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 1 Piston
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 91.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 62.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 2 Piston; Rear: 0.079
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementDiscard Rotors if Minimum Machining levels
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 2 Piston; Rear: 1 Piston
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0006"
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0014; Rear: 0.0022

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Upper) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Inspect turning force and axial end play. The specifications given are for the turning force needed to rotate the ball stud.
Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Inspect turning force and axial end play. The specifications given are for the turning force needed to rotate the ball stud.
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°3.7 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°33 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Bolt 1: 18.018 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°27 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Infiniti Q50 sits at the lowest point of a generation-long decline in federal scrutiny, logging just 1 complaint, 0 recalls, and 0 investigations while carrying over the downward trajectory from the model’s volatile early years. Compared with the 169 complaints and 5 recalls recorded in 2014, the 2022 figure represents a dramatic maturation of the fleet, and it improves even on the immediately preceding 2021 model, which saw 4 complaints and 3 recalls. The following 2023 model year shows a slight uptick to 6 complaints but maintains zero recalls, suggesting the 2022 dip is consistent with the generation’s late-cycle calm rather than an anomaly. With 0 crash and 0 fire complaints, and the single logged complaint categorized only as “Unknown Or Other,” the data does not specify any root cause or recurring defect for this model year. Given this record of minimal federal activity and the absence of safety-related complaints, 2022 stands out as a statistically strong year to buy within this generation.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
75
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 75 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB23-023A2025-02-20Electrical SystemAEB WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON COMBINATION METER APPLIED…
ITB22-038D2025-02-04EngineTURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE APPLIED ENGINES: VR30DDTT IF YOU CONFIRM One or both…
ITB19-024D2024-09-19Air BagsDTC B00A0-00 STOREIF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored…
ITB22-020B2024-08-15Electrical SystemTELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT RESET AFTER AUTOMATIC COLLISION NOTIFICATION SERVICE INFORMATION…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Q50 take?

6.2 qt of API SN 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Q50 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Q50 get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 29 highway / 23 combined mpg.