Infiniti QX50 recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Infiniti QX50, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Infiniti QX50, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 2014–2025 with 11 recall campaigns and 290 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2019 (3), 2022 (2), and 2021 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2019 (144), 2020 (36), and 2021 (31).
- Top recall themes: Airbags, Engine and cooling, and Equipment and labeling.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Engine, Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Airbags
2 campaigns · Years: 2019, 2023–2024These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
Engine and cooling
1 campaign · Years: 2019–2022These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
- 25V437000 · Engine and engine cooling: Hard parts internal/mechanical
Equipment and labeling
1 campaign · Years: 2020These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
- 21V025000 · Equipment: Labels
Other
1 campaign · Years: 2019These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.
- 19V654000 · Back over prevention: Camera
Seats and restraints
1 campaign · Years: 2022These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
- 23V187000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Steering and suspension
1 campaign · Years: 2021These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
- 21V402000 · Suspension: Spindle
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Infiniti QX50 in NHTSA complaint data are Engine, Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 3 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Fuel/propulsion system. |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Forward collision avoidance: warnings. |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Forward collision avoidance:software:pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. |
| 2022 | 2 | 15 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Steering. |
| 2021 | 2 | 31 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Service brakes. |
| 2020 | 2 | 36 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Electrical system. |
| 2019 | 3 | 144 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system. |
| 2017 | 0 | 14 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Structure:body, Visibility/wiper. |
| 2016 | 0 | 29 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system. |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Exterior lighting, Power train. |
| 2014 | 0 | 5 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Fuel system, other:storage, Fuel/propulsion system. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Engine and engine cooling , Air bags and Latches/locks/linkages
Other Infiniti Models
Explore recall and complaint data for other Infiniti models.
- EX35 2008–2013
- FX35 2003–2012
- FX37 2013–2013
- FX45 2003–2008
- FX50 2009–2013
- G20 1991–2002
- G25 2011–2012
- G35 2003–2009
- G37 2008–2013
- I30 1996–2001
- I35 2002–2004
- J30 1993–1997
- JX35 2013–2013
- M30 1990–1992
- M35 2006–2010
- M37 2011–2013
- M45 2003–2010
- M56 2011–2013
- Q40 2015–2016
- Q45 1990–2007
- Q50 2014–2027
- Q60 2014–2022
- Q70 2014–2022
- Q70L 2015–2022
- QX30 2017–2019
- QX4 1997–2003
- QX55 2022–2027
- QX56 2003–2013
- QX60 2014–2027
- QX70 2014–2018
- QX80 2014–2027
⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.