Infiniti QX50 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 281 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Infiniti QX50, across 11 model years (2014–2025). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (145). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Infiniti QX50 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical QX50 year: 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 QX50: 145 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2021 QX50: 41 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2020 QX50: 33 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2025 QX50: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2014 QX50: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2015 QX50: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Infiniti QX50 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 105 | 10 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 8 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 36 | 6 | 0 |
| Power Train | 35 | 9 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Seats | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Infiniti QX50 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Infiniti QX50 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 QX50 | 1 | 0 | 5★ | Engine | |
| 2024 QX50 | 4 | 1 | 5★ | Electrical System | |
| 2023 QX50 | 4 | 1 | 5★ | Power Train | |
| 2022 QX50 | 16 | 2 | 5★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2021 QX50 | 41 | 2 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2020 QX50 | 33 | 2 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2019 QX50 | 145 | 3 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 QX50 | 13 | 0 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2016 QX50 | 19 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 QX50 | 3 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2014 QX50 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Infiniti QX50 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2016 (19), 2019 (145), 2020 (33), 2021 (41) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical QX50 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Infiniti QX50?
Engine, with 105 complaints across 10 model years.
How many recalls does the Infiniti QX50 have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.