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2023 Infiniti Q50

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Q50.

Transmission Automatic (S7)

The 2023 Infiniti Q50 uses an Automatic (S7) transmission and an engine calling for 6.25 quarts of 0W-20 oil, with EPA ratings of 20 mpg city, 29 highway, and 23 combined. Across the 2014–2023 generation, the 2023 model year recorded only five owner complaints—steering being the top reported area—and zero recalls. That complaint count sits just above the generation low of one in 2022 and far below the 2014 high of 169, placing the 2023 Q50 near the bottom of the documented owner-complaint range for the model’s ten-year history.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.25 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · 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 Enhanced Flooded Battery: 35 · 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 Enhanced Flooded Battery: 35 · 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 blades288904GF1A alt 288904GF0B
Serpentine belt117205CA0B
Thermostat110625CA1A alt 212505CA0A
Cabin air filter272774HH0A alt B72771CA1B

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 weight3885 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

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 6.25 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Coolant Capacity9.88 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity6.25 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity5.63 qt

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group NumberEnhanced Flooded Battery: 35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

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) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (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.

Federal data reveals a significant reduction in reported issues for the Infiniti Q50, with complaints falling from 169 in 2014 to just 6 in 2023. Recalls have similarly disappeared, dropping from 5 in the 2014 model year to zero for the 2023 unit, while Technical Service Bulletins decreased from 246 to 51 over the same period. Although complaints increased slightly from 1 in 2022 to 6 in 2023, this figure remains drastically lower than the double or triple-digit counts seen in earlier production years. The 2023 complaints cover diverse areas including steering, wheels, and power train, but the data does not specify the root causes beyond two reported crash complaints. This placement at the end of a declining reliability curve suggests most early-generation defects have been resolved. Consequently, the 2023 Q50 appears to be a strong candidate for purchase based on its minimal federal regulatory footprint.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
51
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Steering1
Wheels1
Steering,Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes1
Power Train,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
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 51 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…
ITB22-021C2024-09-19Seat BeltsSERVICE INFORMATION In the APPLIED VEHICLES, there are a variety of Seat Belt Warning…
ITB19-024D2024-09-19Air BagsDTC B00A0-00 STOREIF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored…

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 2023 Q50 take?

6.25 qt of Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP or Equivalent. If not available Synthetic 0W-20 GF-6 SP may be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 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.