2021 Infiniti QX50 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 Infiniti QX50, and owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 Infiniti QX50
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)
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…
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Spindle (suspension) and arm (steering)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at…
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Infiniti QX50 have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,807 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 18 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My wife was driving her fancy little car at night, and when she reached the halfway point (in the middle of an intersection), the ADAS apparently detected something that wasn't there and the car slamm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
“My 2021 Infiniti QX50 has suffered a catastrophic internal engine failure. This vehicle is explicitly covered under active federal safety recall NHTSA Campaign 25V437000 (Infiniti Campaign R25A8/A9 /”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Infiniti QX50 (QX50 AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–26 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 22–23 / 28–29 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S8) |
Compare Infiniti QX50 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Infiniti QX50 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Infiniti QX50 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 Infiniti QX50 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 Infiniti QX50 | 0 | 19 |
| 2017 Infiniti QX50 | 0 | 13 |
| 2019 Infiniti QX50 | 3 | 141 |
| 2020 Infiniti QX50 | 2 | 33 |
| 2021 Infiniti QX50 | 2 | 41 |
| 2022 Infiniti QX50 | 2 | 16 |
| 2023 Infiniti QX50 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 Infiniti QX50 | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 Infiniti QX50 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2021 Infiniti QX50
How do I know if my 2021 Infiniti QX50 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 Infiniti QX50; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Infiniti dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V402000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Infiniti models
- G351,351 complaints
- QX60588 complaints
- QX56538 complaints
- G37537 complaints
- Q50488 complaints
- M35461 complaints
- FX35447 complaints
- JX35280 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.