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2023 Infiniti QX50 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

30/100

#8 most-complained of 11 QX50 years

The 2023 Infiniti QX50 has a Complaint Index of 30, ranking 8th out of 11 model years, with 4 complaints and 1 recall. It is not among the worst QX50 years, sitting well below 2019, 2021, and 2022, which carry Avoid verdicts.

Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25.5
22.5 city / 28.5 hwy

Top 2023 Infiniti QX50 problems

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

  1. Fuel System2 (50%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain2 (50%)
  3. Engine1 (25%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (25%)
  5. Other1 (25%)

What owners report

  • Vehicle sputters at startup and fails to move or accelerate after pressing the start button, with no warning lights illuminated, at a median mileage of 62,018.
  • Dealers have been unable to duplicate the sputtering and failure-to-accelerate complaint after towing the vehicle in.
  • Hood has popped up and partially covered the windshield while decelerating at night around 28-29 MPH, accompanied by a loud sound, at 5,200 miles.
  • Engine has stalled while driving and shown difficulty starting after long trips.
2023 Infiniti QX50 complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2023Jan 2024Mar 2025Jul 2025
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2023 to Jul 2025; peak Mar 2025 (3).

2023 Infiniti QX50 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V154000Feb 27, 2024Airbags351 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

    Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

2023 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.

2023 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
2021Avoid9040225.5
2022Avoid8016225.5
2023No verdict304125.5
2024No verdict504125.5
2025No verdict101025.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Infiniti QX50 reliable?
NHTSA lists 4 complaints and 1 recall for the 2023 QX50, giving it a Complaint Index of 30, which ranks 8th out of 11 QX50 model years based on owner complaints and recalls.
What is the top problem area for the 2023 QX50?
Fuel System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 50% of complaints, tied with Transmission & Powertrain issues also at 50%.
Does the 2023 QX50 have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (24V154000) affects the 2023 QX50 for a manufacturing issue with the driver's front airbag assembly; dealers replace the airbag assembly free of charge.
Which QX50 years should be avoided instead of 2023?
Based on NHTSA data, 2019, 2021, and 2022 are flagged as Avoid years, with Complaint Indexes of 100, 90, and 80 respectively, all worse than the 2023 model's index of 30.
What fuel economy does the 2023 QX50 get?
The EPA rates the 2023 QX50 at 25.5 mpg combined (22.5 city / 28.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,125.

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.