The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 89 of 145 complaints (61%) mention it.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 145
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,850–$3,000
- Combined MPG
- 26–27
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,850 | 2,850–3,000 | 3,000–3,100 | 3,000–3,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 20 | 26–27 | 25–26 | 25–26 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 17 / 24 | 24 / 30–31 | 22–23 / 28–29 | 22–23 / 28–29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 445–453 | 336–340 | 346–365 | 349–367 | |
| Complaints filed | 13 | 145 | 33 | 41 | |
| Recalls issued | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Infiniti QX50 have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Infiniti QX50?
Engine: 89 of 145 NHTSA complaints (61%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Infiniti QX50 get?
EPA rates it 26–27 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Infiniti QX50?
EPA estimates $2,850–$3,000 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 24 mpg | 31 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 336 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 mpg | 30 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | $3,000 (high) | 340 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 89 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 20 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Defect
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
- Defect
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 INFINITI QX50 vehicles. In the event of a crash in very cold temperatures, the trim cover may separate unexpectedly from the passenger-side knee air bag module instead of splitting at the trim cover tear seam as designed.
- Consequence
- If the passenger-side knee air bag cover detaches during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- INFINITI will notify owners, and retailers will replace the passenger-side knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.