2022 Infiniti QX50 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other QX50 years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Infiniti QX50. That ranks 5th out of 11 QX50 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 31%), typically at around 26,973 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 31% | 26,973 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 6% | 19,999 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 6% | 19,999 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 6% | 19,999 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Infiniti QX50 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 INFINITI QX55 and 2022 INFINITI QX50 vehicles. The incorrect door latch may have been installed in the front right-side passenger door lock assembly, preventing the front right-side door lock from automatically locking.
Risk: An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front right-side passenger door lock assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 14, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC962.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure (PE23023) — opened Dec 13, 2023, closed Jul 18, 2025, led to recall 25V437.
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 contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that upon parking and exiting the vehicle the horn proceeded to go off for 45 minutes until complete failure, and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed and the contact was…
While the vehicle was being operated under normal driving conditions, the hood unexpectedly disengaged and flew upward from the windshield side of the vehicle. This sudden and dangerous event substantially obstructed the driver's visibility and created an immediate risk of catastrophic injury…
The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that upon parking and exiting the vehicle the horn proceeded to go off for 45 minutes until complete failure, and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed and the contact was…
The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) and Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged, and the vehicle automatically braked. The contact stated that the vehicle corrected itself after an extended period of time, and…
The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was sluggish while driving and made an abnormal sound while…
Other Infiniti QX50 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 QX50 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 QX50 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 QX50 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 16 | 2 |
| 2021 QX50 | 41 | 2 |
| 2020 QX50 | 33 | 2 |
| 2019 QX50 | 145 | 3 |
| 2017 QX50 | 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 2022 Infiniti QX50?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Infiniti QX50?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 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 2022 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.