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2020 Infiniti QX50 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Infiniti QX50 holds 32 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most QX50 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts and Tires.

2014 Infiniti QX50
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Complaints

32

Per year

2

Recalls

2

Years on the road

7

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (17 of 32), then Forward collision avoidance (7) and Electrical system (4).

Next to 2019 and 2021

The 2019 QX50 has 139 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2021 has 40 complaints, 2 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2020 Infiniti QX50. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2025-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 25V437000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.
Recall Tires 2021-01-26 · NHTSA campaign 21V025000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2020 INFINITI QX50 vehicles. The text of the Tire and Loading Information placard, including the tire size and loading capacity, may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the legibility of and, as necessary, replaced the placard, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Infiniti's number for this recall is PC788.

Complaints by component (32 total)

Engine
17
Forward collision avoidance
7
Electrical system
4
Engine and engine cooling
4
Powertrain
4
Service brakes
2
Back-over prevention
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Lane departure
1
Speed control
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Engine lost all power and car seemed to be locked in low gear while attempting to drive down the road. Took the car to Infiniti dealership which said there was a recall and they inspected the vehicle. Mechanic inspected…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-02
  • "The contact owns a 2020 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the RPM became elevated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown recall…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-02
  • "I am a [XXX] woman who purchased my first vehicle on December 6, 2024, with 43,000 miles. I have driven fewer than 20,000 miles since purchase, and the vehicle currently has approximately 62,000 miles. Until January 19,…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-02-19
  • "The contact owns a 2020 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, other failures occurred. The contact stated that after the…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-02-05
  • "RECIEVE 5 RECALL NOTICE BUT DEALER WILL NOT LOOK INTO THE RECALL. DEALER IS INFINITI OF FIFE IN TACOMA WASHINGTON. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE VEHICLE BREAKDOWN AND THEY SAID IT'S NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR HOW CAN I PROVE THAT."
    Engine · filed 2026-02-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2020 Infiniti QX50 SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2020 Infiniti QX50 SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
QX50 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) Front-wheel drive 23 29 26 MPG $3050
QX50 all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) All-wheel drive 22 28 25 MPG $3200

Specs and fitment

Second generation (VC-Turbo), 2019–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Infiniti QX50 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Infiniti QX50 holds 32 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most QX50 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts and Tires.

What are common problems with a 2020 Infiniti QX50?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (17 of 32), then Forward collision avoidance (7) and Electrical system (4).

Is the 2020 Infiniti QX50 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2019 QX50 has 139 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2021 has 40 complaints, 2 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2020 Infiniti QX50 been recalled?

The 2020 Infiniti QX50 has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Infiniti QX50?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2020 Infiniti QX50 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2020 Infiniti QX50 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Infiniti QX50 is 25.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.