This page covers 3 recalls, 30 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Infiniti Qx50.
25–26 mpg combined
9–9.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Engine complaints dominate the 2020 QX50's complaint picture, with owners describing stalling, loss of power, and engine failures that in some cases left the vehicle undriveable. Several reports mention difficulty getting dealer repairs completed, including situations where parts were unavailable and appointments were delayed. The engine and engine cooling system draws a separate cluster of complaints focused on cooling-related failures, often tied to repair attempts that owners say didn't fully resolve the problem. Forward collision avoidance generates the next-largest group of reports, with owners describing unexpected warning alerts, unintended braking, or the system activating when no obstacle was present. A handful of owners also mention the system failing to respond when they expected it to engage. Some engine complaint reports note that dealers characterized the problems as normal wear rather than defects, which owners disputed.
30
Total Complaints
By System
The 2020 INFINITI QX50 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving engine bearing defects that can cause complete engine failure, a breach in the engine block, and a discharge of hot oil that raises the risk of an engine fire.
The remaining two recalls address the same issue filed in both the US and Canada: the tire and loading information label on certain vehicles may have printing errors that make the tire size and load capacity difficult or impossible to read. A driver or tire shop relying on an illegible label could install the wrong tire size or overload the tires, which can lead to poor handling or a tire failure.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can cause the engine to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module software at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire and loading information label may have printing errors that make it hard or impossible to read. This can lead to confusion about weight limits and overloading tires, which can cause poor handling or tire failure.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to visit a dealer. The dealer will inspect the label and replace it if printing errors are found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver's door may be illegible, making the tire size and loading capacity information unreadable.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the placard and replace it if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
