2017 Infiniti QX50 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other QX50 years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Infiniti QX50. That ranks 6th out of 11 QX50 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 23%), typically at around 89,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Infiniti QX50 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 23% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 15% | 7,860 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | 47,110 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8% | 17,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Infiniti QX50 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Infiniti QX50.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The Infiniti dealer (BERGLAND Infiniti Roanoke, VA recently inspected the car, 68000m flashing airbag light caused by passenger seat electronics. The part to repair is 12400$
The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passengerâs side air bag sensor unexpectedly illuminated and failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the passengerâs side seat…
Engine shut off while driving 45mph with no prior warning
Engine light is on - transmission output speed sensor. Vehicle was inspect by Pep Boys # 208 My vehicle don't want to pick up speed. I don't know what caused the problem.
Last year I had to have the BCM replaced on my infiniti. Here I am a year later and I'm being told that I have to replace the BCM again. The dealer told me that there's water that is literally streaming directly past the module due to the drainage coming from the sunroof. I have no idea why that I…
Other Infiniti QX50 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 QX50 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 QX50 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 QX50 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 QX50 | 16 | 2 |
| 2021 QX50 | 41 | 2 |
| 2020 QX50 | 33 | 2 |
| 2019 QX50 | 145 | 3 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 QX50 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 QX50 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 QX50 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Infiniti QX50?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Infiniti QX50?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Infiniti QX50 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other QX50 model years, the 2017 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.