repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
2019 Infiniti QX50Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 146 owner complaints about the 2019 Infiniti QX50, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-437 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Infiniti QX50 has problems
146 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
58Engine4 crash/fire/injury
32Engine and engine cooling
17Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
17Power train2 crash/fire/injury
17Forward collision avoidance
11Service brakes
7Vehicle speed control
5Seats
5Fuel/propulsion system
1711 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 58 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 32 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 1 |
| Power train | 17 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 17 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 1 |
| Seats | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 17 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 Infiniti QX50 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Air bags: knee bolster
Risk. If the passenger-side knee air bag cover detaches during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other QX50 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the QX50 median. How we score
'16'17'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Infiniti QX50 safety ratings
2019 Infiniti QX50 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Infiniti QX50, and the recalls they led to.
- Complete loss of motive power due to engine failureLed to recall 25V-437
In owners' words
What QX50 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This complaint concerns a 2019 Infiniti QX50 with a 2.0L VC-Turbo engine affected by NHTSA Safety Recall 25V437, involving potential engine bearing failure, loss of power, and fire risk. Before purchasing the vehicle at auction, we performed due diligence by obtaining an AutoCheck history report,…
On October 11, 2026, while driving my 2019 Infiniti QX50, I experienced a sudden loss of engine power. The check-engine light began flashing, the engine started shaking and making a knocking noise, and the vehicle would not accelerate beyond approximately 20 mph despite pressing the accelerator.…
While driving my 2019 Infiniti QX50, the engine suddenly lost significant power and entered failsafe (limp) mode due to a diagnosed VCR actuator fault (diagnostic codes P11A8-00 and P11AC-00). The sudden power loss caused a single-vehicle accident. No injuries. The vehicle had recall 25V437 service…
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