Infiniti QX50 years to avoid
The Infiniti QX50 years to avoid are 2019, 2021, 2020 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
394
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
2014–2025
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
QX50 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 195 | |
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 59 | |
| 2020 | High complaint rate | 45 |
Every QX50 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2021avoid | 59 | 2 | |
| 2020avoid | 45 | 2 | |
| 2019avoid | 195 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 29 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Infiniti QX50 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the QX50 years to avoid are 2019, 2021, 2020. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Infiniti QX50?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among QX50 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Infiniti QX50 have?
Across all model years, the QX50 has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 394 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.