2022 Infiniti QX50Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2022 Infiniti QX50, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 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 October 16, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Infiniti QX50 has problems

17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system51
Engine30
Power train20
Air bags10
Service brakes10
Service brakes, air10
Steering11
Structure10
Lane departure10
3 other systems30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2022 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.

73%repaired · 2026 Q3

Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Recall 25V-437 · Jun 27, 2025 · 443,899 vehicles · 325,241 repaired

Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2025 Q1

Doors: lock

Recall 23V-187 · Mar 20, 2023 · 48 vehicles · 42 repaired

Risk. An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2022 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

2022 Infiniti QX50 safety ratings

2022 Infiniti QX50 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2022 Infiniti QX50 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2022 Infiniti QX50 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2022 Infiniti QX50 side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2022 Infiniti QX50, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Complete loss of motive power due to engine failurePE23023 · closed Jul 18, 2025
    Led to recall 25V-437
In owners' words

What QX50 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that upon parking and exiting the vehicle the horn proceeded to go off for 45 minutes until complete failure, and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed and the contact was…
Complaint 11753317 · Jul 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that upon parking and exiting the vehicle the horn proceeded to go off for 45 minutes until complete failure, and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed and the contact was…
Complaint 11752737 · Jul 24, 2026 · 51,946 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) and Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged, and the vehicle automatically braked. The contact stated that the vehicle corrected itself after an extended period of time, and…
Complaint 11705324 · Dec 16, 2025 · 2,000 miles

Own a 2022 QX50?

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