2019 Infiniti Q50: Front emergency brake warning system does not work
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Q50 report: front emergency brake warning system does not work. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 7,000 miles.
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints for the 2019 Q50 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11353819 (filed 09/08/2020): “Tl* the contact owns a 2019 infiniti q50. the contact stated while driving at high speeds, the rear end became very unstable. the abs would not operate properly. while depressing the brake pedal, there was no pulsation to the brake pedal. additionally, the col…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11320913 (filed 04/12/2020): “This car has always drifted to the right. now it is drifting to the right and left. constantly having to correct steering to keep straight. car pulls hard to the left when braking. going over bumps or at high speeds the car feels very loose and getting harder …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Front emergency brake warning system does not work (2019 Q50)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2019 Q50
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