What years of the Infiniti QX50 should I avoid?

NHTSA complaint data flags 2019, 2021, and 2022 as years to avoid, with Complaint Indexes of 100, 90, and 80 respectively, all driven heavily by engine-related complaints.

Is the 2019 Infiniti QX50 reliable?

The 2019 QX50 has the highest complaint total of any model year, 139, and a Complaint Index of 100. Engine problems make up 63% of those complaints, with a median failure mileage of 69,500.

What is the most common problem with the Infiniti QX50?

Across all model years, Engine complaints are most common, making up 56% of the 273 total complaints, followed by Electrical System issues at 16%.

Does the Infiniti QX50 have an engine recall?

Yes. Recall 25V437000 covers 2019-2022 QX50 models equipped with the 1.5L 3-cylinder or 2.0L variable compression turbo engine, requiring an engine control module software reprogram.

Which Infiniti QX50 year has the fewest reported problems?

The 2025 model year has just 1 complaint and a Complaint Index of 10, the lowest of any year, though it also has the least time on the road.

Infiniti QX50 Best and Worst Years (2014–2025)

Avoid the 2019, 2021, and 2022 Infiniti QX50 — they carry the highest Complaint Indexes (100, 90, and 80) and engine problems dominate, especially the 2019 with 139 complaints. No year is flagged as a clear Best, but 2017 earns a Good verdict with a lower Complaint Index of 40.

Avoid 2019 Avoid 2021 Avoid 2022

Model years: 11; 2014–2025
NHTSA complaints: 273
Recall campaigns: 7
Crashes reported: 11
Fires reported: 6
Top problem area: Engine

QX50 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Infiniti QX50 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2014	No verdict	20	2	1	0	0	Electrical System	20	—
2015	No verdict	0	3	0	0	0	Electrical System	20	—
2016	Caution	70	19	3	3	0	Engine	20	—
2017	Good	40	13	1	0	0	Airbags	20	—
2019	Avoid	100	139	3	1	3	Engine	26.5	5★
2020	Caution	60	32	0	0	2	Engine	25.5	5★
2021	Avoid	90	40	2	0	2	Engine	25.5	5★
2022	Avoid	80	16	1	1	2	Electrical System	25.5	5★
2023	No verdict	30	4	0	0	1	Fuel System	25.5	5★
2024	No verdict	50	4	0	1	1	Electrical System	25.5	5★
2025	No verdict	10	1	0	0	0	Engine	25.5	5★

QX50 years to avoid: what went wrong

2019 Infiniti QX50 Index 100 · 139 complaints · 3 recalls

The 2019 QX50 has the highest complaint volume of any year, with 139 complaints and a Complaint Index of 100. Engine issues make up 63% of its problems, with a median failure mileage of 69,500. Owners describe loss of acceleration, rough idling, and sluggish response after startup. Electrical System complaints, including backup camera and navigation screen failures, occurred at a much lower median mileage of 7,200. This year also carries three recalls, covering engine control module software, back-up camera settings, and a passenger-side knee airbag module.

2019 engine problems →2019 electrical system problems →2019 collision avoidance & cameras problems →

2021 Infiniti QX50 Index 90 · 40 complaints · 2 recalls

The 2021 QX50 posts a Complaint Index of 90, the second-highest in the lineup. Engine complaints account for 65% of reports, with a median failure mileage of 90,321. Owners also reported Electrical System and Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues, including forward collision warning and lane assist malfunctions appearing shortly after purchase. Two recalls apply to this year: one for engine control module software and another for a front steering knuckle or rear axle housing with insufficient strength.

2021 engine problems →

2022 Infiniti QX50 Index 80 · 16 complaints · 2 recalls

The 2022 QX50 carries a Complaint Index of 80. Electrical System problems lead at 31% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 26,973, followed by Engine issues at a median of 18,500 miles. Owners described navigation systems powering off unexpectedly, backup cameras going inoperable, and one report of a steering wheel locking while driving. This year has two recalls, one for engine control module software and one for an incorrectly installed front passenger door latch.

Most common Infiniti QX50 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Engine153 (56%)
Electrical System44 (16%)
Other38 (14%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras37 (14%)
Transmission & Powertrain31 (11%)
Brakes22 (8%)
Fuel System17 (6%)
Structure & Body16 (6%)
Airbags8 (3%)
Steering6 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Infiniti QX50 should I avoid?: NHTSA complaint data flags 2019, 2021, and 2022 as years to avoid, with Complaint Indexes of 100, 90, and 80 respectively, all driven heavily by engine-related complaints.
Is the 2019 Infiniti QX50 reliable?: The 2019 QX50 has the highest complaint total of any model year, 139, and a Complaint Index of 100. Engine problems make up 63% of those complaints, with a median failure mileage of 69,500.
What is the most common problem with the Infiniti QX50?: Across all model years, Engine complaints are most common, making up 56% of the 273 total complaints, followed by Electrical System issues at 16%.
Does the Infiniti QX50 have an engine recall?: Yes. Recall 25V437000 covers 2019-2022 QX50 models equipped with the 1.5L 3-cylinder or 2.0L variable compression turbo engine, requiring an engine control module software reprogram.
Which Infiniti QX50 year has the fewest reported problems?: The 2025 model year has just 1 complaint and a Complaint Index of 10, the lowest of any year, though it also has the least time on the road.