YearToAvoid

2024 Infiniti QX50 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2024 Infiniti QX50 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and a complaint index of 50, ranking 6th out of 11 model years. That puts it in the middle of the pack, well below the 2019, 2021, and 2022 Avoid years.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#6 of 11 QX50 years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
4
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2017
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25.5
22.5 city / 28.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2024 Infiniti QX50 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System2 (50%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (50%)
  3. Engine1 (25%)
  4. Fuel System1 (25%)
  5. Structure & Body1 (25%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • A rear passenger seat heater reportedly began burning, producing a strong chemical odor and smoke inside the cabin.
  • The collision alert system reportedly triggers false warnings and sudden braking on the highway with no object present.
  • The same collision system reportedly fails to alert or brake when a real vehicle gets too close.
  • Owners describe engine bearing failures leading to sudden power loss, stalling, or complete engine failure.
  • Dashboard screens reportedly reboot repeatedly over a period of months, along with auto high beam failure and a chassis control error.
  • A smoke smell in the cabin reportedly returned after a dealer repair attempt, with the dealer unable to recreate the errors.
2024 Infiniti QX50 complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2025Apr 2026Jun 2026
4 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2025 to Jun 2026; peak Jun 2026 (2).

2024 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.

2024 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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Infiniti QX50 reliable?
NHTSA lists 4 complaints and 1 recall for the 2024 QX50, with a complaint index of 50, ranking 6th out of 11 model years covered. It sits in the middle compared to other QX50 years.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Infiniti QX50?
The top problem areas are the Electrical System and Collision Avoidance & Cameras, each accounting for 50% of reported complaints. Engine, Fuel System, Structure & Body, and Transmission & Powertrain each account for 25%.
Does the 2024 Infiniti QX50 have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA recall 24V154000 covers an airbag manufacturing issue affecting the driver's front airbag assembly. Dealers replace the airbag assembly free of charge; this is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2024 QX50 compare to other QX50 model years to avoid?
The 2024 QX50 has a complaint index of 50, lower than the 2019 (100), 2021 (90), and 2022 (80) model years, which are all marked Avoid. It ranks 6th worst out of 11 years with data.
Is there a fire risk with the 2024 Infiniti QX50?
NHTSA data shows 1 fire report out of 4 complaints for the 2024 QX50, involving a seat heater that reportedly began burning.

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.