Infiniti QX50 years to avoid and best years
Newer Infiniti QX50 years have about the same owner complaints per year as the older ones. 2019 has the most complaints per year, at 9 (139 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2014 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2015 at 1 (from 3 complaints), and 2016 at 1 (from 19 complaints). The 2025 Infiniti QX50 is too early to compare, at 1 per year so far, from 1 complaint. On the 2019 Infiniti QX50, 37 of 139 complaints name Engine.
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Infiniti QX50 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Infiniti QX50. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Too early | 1 | 1 | 0 | Unknown or other, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system | 25.5 |
| 2024 → | 1 | 4 | 1 | Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Forward collision avoidance | 25.5 |
| 2023 → | 1 | 4 | 1 | Forward collision avoidance | 25.5 |
| 2022 → | 3 | 16 | 2 | Electrical system | 25.5 |
| 2021 → | 2 | 40 | 2 | Engine | 25.5 |
| 2020 → | 2 | 32 | 2 | Engine | 25.5 |
| 2019 → Most | 9 | 139 | 3 | Engine | 26.5 |
| 2017 → | 1 | 13 | 0 | Air bags | 20 |
| 2016 → Fewest | 1 | 19 | 0 | Air bags | 20 |
| 2015 Fewest | 1 | 3 | 0 | Engine | 20 |
| 2014 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 0 | Fuel system, other, Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system | 20 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-30 (2.0L VC-Turbo) · 5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/55R19
Known issues for this generation
Recall 25V437000 covers certain 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 vehicles (with 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, and 2022 QX55) equipped with variable-compression turbo engines whose engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure; dealers reprogram the ECM software. Recall 18V593000 covers certain 2019 QX50 vehicles where, in a crash in very cold temperatures, the passenger-side knee air bag trim cover may separate instead of tearing at the designed seam; retailers replace the passenger-side knee air bag module. Recall 24V154000 covers certain 2023-2024 QX50 vehicles (with Titan, Frontier, Pathfinder, Sentra, Versa, Kicks, QX60, and Rogue) whose driver’s air bag inflator may absorb moisture and deploy improperly; dealers replace the front driver’s air bag assembly. Recall 19V654000 covers certain 2019 QX50 vehicles among a large Nissan/Infiniti back-up camera settings campaign; dealers update back-up camera settings software.
Frequently asked questions
Which Infiniti QX50 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2014 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2015 at 1 (from 3 complaints), and 2016 at 1 (from 19 complaints).
Which Infiniti QX50 year has the most owner complaints?
2019 has the most complaints per year, at 9 (139 complaints). On the 2019 Infiniti QX50, 37 of 139 complaints name Engine.
How do Infiniti QX50 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Infiniti QX50 years have about the same owner complaints per year as the older ones.
Which Infiniti QX50 years are too early to compare?
The 2025 Infiniti QX50 is too early to compare, at 1 per year so far, from 1 complaint.
What oil does an Infiniti QX50 take?
5W-30 for the 2.0L VC-Turbo; capacity about 5 qt—confirm in the owner’s manual.
Is there a VC-Turbo engine bearing recall on the QX50?
Recall 25V437000 covers certain 2019-2022 QX50 vehicles (with Rogue, Altima, and QX55) with VC-Turbo engines whose bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.