2020 INFINITI Q50  RealSafeCars81Safety Rating

#32 of 2020 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

#83 of all 2020 vehicles


Pictured: 2014 INFINITI Q50
The Q50, which INFINITI introduced in 2014, is a large sedan with seating up to 5. Having better than average EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and pollution. The INFINITI Q50 packs some potency, exceeding the average horsepower for its class. The Q50 has technology that is now expected: Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily handle mud, snow, and sand. INFINITI offers a 4-year, 60,000-mile basic warranty, and a 6-year, 70,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2020 INFINITI Q50 is average compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2020 INFINITI Q50 has a score of 81, implying a 0.041% chance of driver death (3.7% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2020 INFINITI Q50 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0413% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.7114%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0413% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.7114% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2020 INFINITI Q50 is 12% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2020 INFINITI Q50 is 18% less likely to result in a fatal accident.


And it is about as safe as many comparable models.

9367Cadillac CT5Acura TLXToyota AvalonKia StingerNissan MaximaLexus RCHyundai Genesis G70Volvo S60Lincoln MKZChrysler 300Dodge ChargerINFINITI Q50Comparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2020 INFINITI Q50 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 67 to 93. The 2020 INFINITI Q50 is safer than the 2020 Cadillac CT5 and less safe than the 2020 Lincoln MKZ, the 2020 Volvo S60, the 2020 Hyundai Genesis G70, and the 2020 Lexus RC. It is about as safe as the 2020 Toyota Avalon, the 2020 Kia Stinger, the 2020 Nissan Maxima, the 2020 Dodge Charger, and the 2020 Chrysler 300.

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