The most serious documented QX50 problem is recall 25V437, which covers 2019–2022 QX50s with the 2.0L VC-Turbo engine because bearing defects can lead to engine failure and, in some cases, an oil fire. Dealers reprogram the engine computer. Other QX50 recalls cover a knee air bag cover, steering knuckles, a door latch, a tire placard and driver air bag inflators.
CarWhere lists 7 documented QX50 issues, including 7 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
QX50 VC-Turbo QX50 problems (2019 onward)
VC-Turbo engine bearings may fail (recall 25V437) (2019–2022)
Safety recall- Generation:
- QX50 VC-Turbo (2019 onward)
- Years:
- 2019–2022
- Powertrain:
- 2.0L VC-Turbo 4-cylinder
This campaign covers 2019–2022 QX50s and 2022 QX55s with the 2.0L VC-Turbo engine, along with Nissan Rogue and Altima models with VC-Turbo engines. Engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that lead to engine failure; a bearing failure can breach the block and release hot oil, creating a fire risk. Dealers reprogram the engine control module software free of charge, and owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. The 443,899 figure covers units across all listed models, not just the QX50.
Symptoms
- Knocking noise from the engine
- Loss of power or engine warning light
- Oil smell or smoke from under the hood
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask an Infiniti retailer for the repair order showing the ECM reprogramming under this campaign
NHTSA recall: 25V437 (2025-06-27) · 443,899 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1]
Driver air bag inflator may absorb moisture (recall 24V154) (2023–2024)
Safety recall- Generation:
- QX50 VC-Turbo (2019 onward)
- Years:
- 2023–2024
- Powertrain:
- All
Covered vehicles include 2024 QX60s and 2023–2024 QX50s, along with several 2023–2024 Nissan models. A manufacturing issue can let the driver air bag inflator absorb moisture so the air bag deploys improperly. Dealers replace the driver air bag assembly free of charge. The 351 figure covers units across all listed models, not just the QX50.
Symptoms
- No warning signs before a crash
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask an Infiniti retailer for the repair order showing the driver air bag replacement
NHTSA recall: 24V154 (2024-02-27) · 351 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [2]
Wrong front passenger door latch may stop the door locking (recall 23V187) (2022)
Safety recall- Generation:
- QX50 VC-Turbo (2019 onward)
- Years:
- 2022
- Powertrain:
- All
A small number of 2023 QX55s and 2022 QX50s may have the wrong latch in the front right passenger door lock assembly, so that door may not lock automatically and could open in a crash. Dealers replace the door lock assembly free of charge (Infiniti campaign PC962). The 48 figure covers units across all listed models, not just the QX50.
Symptoms
- Front passenger door does not lock with the others
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask an Infiniti retailer for the repair order showing the passenger door lock replacement
NHTSA recall: 23V187 (2023-03-20) · 48 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [3]
Steering knuckle or rear axle housing may be too weak (recall 21V402) (2021)
Safety recall- Generation:
- QX50 VC-Turbo (2019 onward)
- Years:
- 2021
- Powertrain:
- All
Certain 2020 QX60s, 2021 QX50s and 2021 Q50s, along with 2020 Nissan Murano and 2021 GT-R models, may have a front steering knuckle or rear axle housing with insufficient strength from improper heat treatment. A curb strike could bend the part, causing loss of steering control or wheel separation. Dealers inspect and replace the parts as needed, free of charge. The 14,276 figure covers units across all listed models, not just the QX50.
Symptoms
- Car pulls or steering wheel is off-center after hitting a curb
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask an Infiniti retailer for the repair order showing the knuckle and axle housing inspection
NHTSA recall: 21V402 (2021-05-27) · 14,276 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [4]
Tire and loading placard may be illegible (FMVSS 110) (recall 21V025) (2020)
Safety recall- Generation:
- QX50 VC-Turbo (2019 onward)
- Years:
- 2020
- Powertrain:
- All
Certain 2020 QX50s may have a tire and loading information placard whose text, including tire size and load capacity, cannot be read. That can lead to the wrong tires or overloading. Dealers inspect the placard and replace it as needed, free of charge (Infiniti campaign PC788). NHTSA lists 8,291 vehicles in the campaign.
Symptoms
- Door-jamb tire placard is faded or unreadable
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Check that the door-jamb tire placard is legible
NHTSA recall: 21V025 (2021-01-26) · 8,291 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [5]
Back-up camera image can be turned off in settings (FMVSS 111) (recall 19V654) (2019)
Safety recall- Generation:
- QX50 VC-Turbo (2019 onward)
- Years:
- 2019
- Powertrain:
- All
This campaign covers 2018–2019 Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 models and 2019 QX50, QX60, Q70 and Q70L models, along with most 2018–2019 Nissan models. The camera display settings can be adjusted so the rearview image is no longer visible, and the system keeps that setting the next time the vehicle is put in reverse, which does not meet the federal rear-visibility standard. Dealers update the camera software free of charge. The 1,228,830 figure covers units across all listed models, not just the QX50.
Symptoms
- Screen shows no rear image when shifted into reverse
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask an Infiniti retailer for the repair order showing the back-up camera software update
NHTSA recall: 19V654 (2019-09-12) · 1,228,830 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [6]
Knee air bag cover may detach in very cold crashes (recall 18V593) (2019)
Safety recall- Generation:
- QX50 VC-Turbo (2019 onward)
- Years:
- 2019
- Powertrain:
- All
Certain 2019 QX50s are covered because, in a crash in very cold temperatures, the trim cover can separate from the passenger-side knee air bag instead of splitting along its seam. Retailers replace the passenger knee air bag module free of charge. NHTSA lists 1,671 vehicles in the campaign.
Symptoms
- No warning signs before a crash
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask an Infiniti retailer for the repair order showing the passenger knee air bag module replacement
NHTSA recall: 18V593 (2018-09-06) · 1,671 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [7]