Model year
2021 Infiniti QX50
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 41 complaints for the 2021 Infiniti QX50 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (18), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (7). 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…
21V402000 · May 27, 2021
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE; STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
Complaints
41 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 4, 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 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 2021 Infiniti QX50 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.