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2020 Infiniti QX50 recalls & problems

The 2020 Infiniti QX50 has 2 safety recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (18 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints33filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2020 Infiniti QX50 in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Engine and engine coolingJun 27, 2025

Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

Recall 25V437000443,899 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
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 manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Risk
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Fix
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
EquipmentJan 26, 2021

Other › Labels

Recall 21V0250008,291 vehicles

Problem
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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
Illegible tire size or loading capacity information can lead to the incorrect sized tire being installed or its overloading, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the legibility of and, as necessary, replaced the placard, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Infiniti's number for this recall is PC788.

Components: Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2020 Infiniti QX50 SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk14.7%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2020 Infiniti QX50 SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2020 Infiniti QX50 NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2020 Infiniti QX50 NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

QX50

26mpg combined
City / highway23 / 29 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,150/year to fuel

QX50 AWD

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 28 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine18000—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings9000—
Electrical system4000—
Power train4000—
Engine and engine cooling4000—
Unknown or other3000—
Service brakes2000—
Fuel/propulsion system1000—
Back over preventionRearview system braking1000—
Lane departureAssist1000—
Vehicle speed control1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations