A P0306 diagnostic trouble code on your 2022 Infiniti Q50 indicates a misfire detected on cylinder 6. The Q50's 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine (VR30DDTT) produces up to 400 horsepower in Red Sport guise, making this code completely valid for your vehicle.
2022 Q50 Engine Options
The 2022 Infiniti Q50 offers:
- Q50 Pure/Luxe: 3.0L twin-turbo V6 (300 hp)
- Q50 Red Sport 400: 3.0L twin-turbo V6 (400 hp)
Both variants use the same VR30DDTT engine with different tuning, so P0306 is valid for all 2022 Q50 models.
Common Causes of P0306
- Ignition Coil Failure: Turbo heat accelerates coil degradation
- Spark Plug Wear: Turbocharged engines are demanding on plugs
- Direct Injector Issues: Carbon buildup or mechanical failure
- Turbo/Boost Leaks: Air leaks in charge system
- Carbon Buildup: Intake valve deposits
- Mechanical Issues: Low compression from internal wear