2019 Infiniti QX50: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 136 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (37% of complaints); the 2020 and 2021 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 5 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Jun 2025
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The issue on the 2019 Infiniti QX50 it's not the motor that they had the recall on it's the VCR actuator it goes bad causes the bracket that's connected to rub against the side of the engine block causes it to have metal shavings and the car to go in limp mode and can cause an accident it's a common issue just put one in and already bad not even a year The original one made it to $47,000 mi before going bad”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2026
“The car had a power failure so I took it to the dealer to have it checked since it had an open recall, according to what the mechanic tells me is that the fault comes from the mild tree, but he does not tell me what causes that failure and he has not given me the results of the recall either”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2026
“Recall on my 2019 infiniti qx50. I am a 100% service connected from the vietnam war I can no longer drive and because this is a critical safety recall I sent a email to infiniti asking for help in getting the vehicle towed repaired and returned to my home address it is 100+ miles one way. Again, I am a 100% service connected war veteran. The car was being used to carry me to appointments most of which is the VA. medical center. I am on disability income and i can not afford to have it towed so the vehicle is garaged at my home because I don't want anyone driving get hurt.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2026
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“Sun roof exploded while driving at highway speed.All glass came into vehicle and caused a critical issue requiring me to pullover in an unsafe manner in order to not get cut by glass.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti QX50. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact was advised to call back to schedule an appointment for a later date. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated there was a grinding sound coming from the engine while driving at various speeds and while accelerating from a stop. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine mounts were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure persisted, and the vehicle was returned to the dealer. The driver stated the sound was normal and was coming from the turbocharger. No additional repairs were performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,021.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2026
“I have called sewell infiniti multiple times for service appointment to check on my engine , per the recall notice. They said they were not taking appointments because no parts yet. And just wait for them to contact me. I have call them around October and December. Both times they said the same thing.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti QX50. The contact was made aware through the rideshare service Uber that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2026
“Car experienced sudden braking on roadway upon entering a covered bridge. Red screen on dash and beeping. Foot on gas but not moving forward - Almost causing a crash and immediate risk of injury or death. Bringing vehicle into Infiniti dealer for service to see if there are diagnostics they can run to determine the cause of the event.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Jan 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti QX50. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2025
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2019 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2019 Infiniti QX50 reliable?
NHTSA has 136 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2019 Infiniti QX50. The most complained-about area is engine (37% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2019 Infiniti QX50 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 51,000 miles or less.
Does the 2019 Infiniti QX50 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning back over prevention: sensing system: camera. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.