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2019 Infiniti QX50 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 188 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 11.8 times the median QX50 year — the 2019 model ranks #1 of 11 QX50 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

The trouble concentrates in one system: engine issues account for 42% of all reports (79 of 188), far ahead of driver assistance at 23. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

188

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

7

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2019 compare to other QX50 years?

QX50 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted188 complaints2014: 5 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 29 complaints2017: 16 complaints2019: 188 complaints2020: 45 complaints2021: 59 complaints2022: 18 complaints2023: 7 complaints2024: 10 complaints2025: 3 complaints
QX50 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Infiniti QX50 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine7942%
Driver Assistance2312%
Other1810%
Electrical System169%
Transmission126%
Brakes116%
Speed Control74%
Fuel System63%
Seats53%
Steering32%
Visibility & Wipers21%
Body & Structure21%
Suspension21%
Lighting11%
Airbags11%

Does the 2019 Infiniti QX50 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V437000EngineJune 27, 2025 · 443,899 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

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.

19V654000Driver AssistanceSeptember 12, 2019 · 1,228,830 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

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.

18V593000AirbagsSeptember 6, 2018 · 1,671 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the passenger-side knee air bag cover detaches during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL DECLINE IN ACCELERATION AND YOU CAN NOT INCREASE ACCELERATION. WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, THE CAR WILL PROCEED AT A SLOW PACE. INFINITI DEALER TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED TO LET THE CAR WARM UP FOR 30 MINUTES. THE ENGINE MAKES NOISE AS IF THE VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL. AT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 28, 2020 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · January 15, 2026

“THE FORWARD EMERGENCY BREAKING(FEB) WITH PEDESTRIAN DETECTION AND PREDICTIVE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING(PFCW) DID NOT ACTIVATE WHEN I WAS STARTING UP FROM A 4 WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION ON A CITY STREET. MY 2019 QX50 WAS IN MOTION WHEN IT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER DOOR AND WHEEL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 5, 2018 · crash

“All vehicle doors and sometimes lift gate fail to open either by key fob or by indoor automatic door locks. Have to use Valet key to open driver door (alarm does not sound), then enter vehicle and manually unlock or lock desired door. Safety issue because kids can automatically exit or any…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 19, 2024

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 5, 2026

2019 Infiniti QX50 — common questions

Is the 2019 Infiniti QX50 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 188 complaints put the 2019 model at #1 of 11 QX50 years. It is one of the QX50 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2019 QX50 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (79 complaints), driver assistance (23 complaints), other (18 complaints).

Does the 2019 Infiniti QX50 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Infiniti QX50. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2019 Infiniti QX50 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Infiniti QX50 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the QX50 years to avoid are 2019, 2021, 2020. The cleanest record among QX50 years belongs to 2025.

How safe is the 2019 Infiniti QX50?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2019 Infiniti QX50 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.