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2022 Infiniti QX50 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#3 most-complained of 11 QX50 years

The 2022 Infiniti QX50 has a Complaint Index of 80 and ranks 3rd worst out of 11 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 16 complaints, 2 recalls, 1 crash, and 1 fire, with Electrical System issues making up 31% of complaints.

Complaints
16
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25.5
22.5 city / 28.5 hwy

Top 2022 Infiniti QX50 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System5 (31%)
  2. Engine3 (19%)
  3. Other3 (19%)
  4. Brakes2 (13%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (13%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain2 (13%)
  7. Airbags1 (6%)
  8. Lane Departure1 (6%)
  9. Steering1 (6%)
  10. Structure & Body1 (6%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the steering wheel suddenly locked while driving 45 MPH, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and spin.
  • Owners describe the navigation system powering off on its own while the backup camera became inoperable, in one case leading to a collision.
  • Owners report an abnormal knocking sound from the engine when accelerating from a stop, occurring intermittently.
  • Some owners tied to NHTSA recall 25V437000 report sluggish acceleration and abnormal sounds while accelerating, with dealers unable to complete the repair due to unavailable parts.
  • Owners report the horn activating on its own for 45 minutes after parking and exiting the vehicle, traced to faulty circuits and fuses.
  • One owner reported the hood unexpectedly flew open from the windshield side while driving, blocking visibility.
2022 Infiniti QX50 complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2023Jul 2023Nov 2023Feb 2024Dec 2024Sep 2025Jul 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2023 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2023 (3).

2022 Infiniti QX50 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V437000Jun 27, 2025Engine443,899 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical

    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.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 23V187000Mar 20, 2023Structure & Body48 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

2022 Infiniti QX50 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
22.5 MPG
Highway
28.5 MPG
Combined
25.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,125
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other QX50 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020142015201620172019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution6032225.5
2021Avoid9040225.5
2022Avoid8016225.5
2023No verdict304125.5
2024No verdict504125.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Infiniti QX50 reliable?
Compared to other QX50 model years, the 2022 ranks 3rd worst out of 11 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 80 and an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Infiniti QX50?
The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 31% of the 16 complaints filed with NHTSA, including horn failures and instrument cluster freezes.
Does the 2022 Infiniti QX50 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for the engine control module software (campaign 25V437000) and one for an incorrectly installed front passenger door latch (campaign 23V187000).
How does the 2022 QX50 compare to other years?
The 2022 QX50's Complaint Index of 80 is worse than 2016 (70), 2017 (40), 2020 (60), and 2023 (30), but slightly better than 2021 (90) and 2019 (100), which are also rated Avoid.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.