Model year
2020 Infiniti QX50
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 33 complaints for the 2020 Infiniti QX50 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (18), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,150–$3,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2014 2 complaints
- 2015 3 complaints
- 2016 19 complaints
- 2017 13 complaints
- 2019 145 complaints
- 2020 33 complaints
- 2021 41 complaints
- 2022 17 complaints
- 2023 4 complaints
- 2024 4 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
Recalls
25V437000 · Jun 27, 2025
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…
21V025000 · Jan 26, 2021
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
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…
Complaints
33 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE23023 | Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE | Dec 13, 2023 | Jul 18, 2025 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX50 · 2L · Automatic (AV-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| QX50 AWD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2020 Infiniti QX50 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.