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2017 Hyundai Elantra vs 2017 Infiniti Q50

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2017 Hyundai Elantra2017 Infiniti Q50
NHTSA complaints76162
Recall campaigns44
Service bulletins (TSBs)156194
Investigations10
Crash reports373
Fire reports60
NCAP overall rating4/5
EPA MPG (combined)25–3522–29
Median reported incident mileage46,000 mi29,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai ElantraInfiniti Q50
Engine28617
Structure1321
Electrical System1118
Steering713
Power Train625
Latches/locks/linkages530
Service Brakes447
Air Bags3210

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling1218
Check engine light966
Vibration / shaking490
Misfire / rough idle380
Loss of power338
Clunking / rattling300
Oil consumption260
Hesitation / surging230

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.