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2021 Infiniti QX50: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 61 complaints about the 2021 Infiniti QX50 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
61
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
26 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
Recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalJun 27, 2025 · campaign 25V437000
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.
Suspension › Rear › Axle › SpindleMay 27, 2021 · campaign 21V402000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Infiniti QX50
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2021 Infiniti QX50 have?
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (25), driver-assist & stability (11), electrical system (8). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2021 Infiniti QX50 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Infiniti QX50 get?
Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.