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2020 Infiniti QX50 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Infiniti QX50.

2
recalls
33
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 Infiniti QX50 recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA campaign 25V437000 · reported June 27, 2025 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 443,899 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Equipment: other, labels · Tires

NHTSA campaign 21V025000 · reported January 26, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 8,291 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 29, 2026 · Engine

We received the federal recall information and took the vehicle to the nearest Infiniti dealer (96 miles away) on 9/2/26. Diagnostics were performed and were told that the car "passed" the inspection. Two days later, the engine demonstrated complete failure. We had to have the vehicle towed to a Nissan dealer in our…

Sep 2, 2026 · Engine

Engine lost all power and car seemed to be locked in low gear while attempting to drive down the road. Took the car to Infiniti dealership which said there was a recall and they inspected the vehicle. Mechanic inspected the vehicle and said it fit all requirements to be replaced by engine recall. Infiniti is refusing…

Sep 2, 2026 · Engine · 108,000 miles

The contact owns a 2020 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the RPM became elevated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown recall repair was performed. The contact stated that the engine was replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but…

Feb 19, 2026 · Power train

I am a […] woman who purchased my first vehicle on December 6, 2024, with 43,000 miles. I have driven fewer than 20,000 miles since purchase, and the vehicle currently has approximately 62,000 miles. Until January 19, 2026, I experienced no issues. I have properly maintained the vehicle and followed all recommended…

Feb 5, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 51,000 miles

The contact owns a 2020 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, other failures occurred. The contact stated that after the vehicle was dropped off by the local dealer, the front passenger’s side tire deflated. The vehicle was…

QX50 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2017 01310
2019 314551
2020 23300
2021 24120
2022 21711
2023 1400

Across all years, the 2019 QX50 has the most complaints (145). All Infiniti QX50 years →

Questions

Does the 2020 Infiniti QX50 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Infiniti QX50, the most recent reported on June 27, 2025 (Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Infiniti QX50?
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (18 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (7).
How many 2020 Infiniti QX50 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 33 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 29, 2026.