2022 Infiniti Qx50 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Structure:body (1) · Steering (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/Mechanical 2025-06-27 · campaign 25V437000 · 443,899 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:lock 2023-03-20 · campaign 23V187000 · 48 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 INFINITI QX55 and 2022 INFINITI QX50 vehicles. The incorrect door latch may have been installed in the front right-side passenger door lock assembly, preventing the front right-side door lock from automatically locking.
Risk: An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front right-side passenger door lock assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 14, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC962.
Service bulletins (82)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-08-26 · ITB22-025D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
roaring noise from the engine cooling fan assembly and the a/c is not cooling if you confirm a roaring noise from the engine cooling fan assembly (engine fan on high not cycling) is present, and the air conditioning (a/c) is not cooling. action 1. check the hardware part number for the ipdm e/r. 2.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking 2025-02-20 · ITB23-023A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aeb warning light is on with warning messages displayed on combination meter applied vehicles: 2015-2024 q50 (v37) 2015-2018 q50 hybrid (hv37) 2017-2022 q60 (cv37) 2015-2019 q70 (y51) 2015-2018 q70 hybrid (hy51) 2019-2024 qx50 (j55) 2022-2024 qx55 (fj55) 2015-2021 qx60 (l50) 2022-2024 qx60 (l51) 201
Air Bags 2024-09-19 · ITB19-024D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b00a0-00 storeif you confirm dtc b00a0-00 (occupant detection sensor unit) is stored, and ocs zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)d
Electrical System 2024-08-15 · ITB22-020B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
telematics control unit reset after automatic collision notification service information the telematics control unit (tcu) has the ability to send an automatic collision notification when the vehicle is involved in an accident. once an automatic collision notification is performed, the function beco
Electrical System 2024-08-15 · ITB22-017B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b2e01-96 (internal battery) stored as current in ivc applied systems: vehicles equipped with telematics service information consult has been updated to allow dtc b2e01-96 for “internal battery” to be cleared in the telematics control unit (tcu). if dtc b2e01-96 is current/active in the tcu, and
Showing the 6 most recent of 82 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-16 · Engine“i am writing to request nhtsa’s assistance and guidance regarding an unresolved safety recall affecting my 2022 infiniti qx50, vin [xxx]. i imported this vehicle from the united states to abu dhabi, united arab emirates, in 2023. the vehicle remains in abu dhabi and is awaiting shipment back to the united states. i was evacuated from the uae, and m…”
2026-07-28 · Electrical System:horn“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 advised that the circuits and fuses for horn operation we…”
2026-07-25 · Structure:body“while the vehicle was being operated under normal driving conditions, the hood unexpectedly disengaged and flew upward from the windshield side of the vehicle. this sudden and dangerous event substantially obstructed the driver's visibility and created an immediate risk of catastrophic injury, death, and property damage. fortunately, no collision o…”
2025-12-16 · Service Brakes · 2,000 mi“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 the instrument cluster froze. the vehicle was take…”
2025-09-05 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 34,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 infiniti qx50. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v437000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the vehicle was sluggish while driving and made an abnormal sound while accelerating. the local dealer was contacted, but d…”
2025-08-24 · Engine“in reference to the recall r2582 and nhtsa recall 25v-437. i had made an appointment for an engine inspection for my 2022 infiniti qx50 for august 15, 2025. i delivered my vehicle to the dealership at 7:00 am and was called by the dealership at 8:13 am and was told that they were told by infiniti not to inspect my vehicle. they asked me to come and…”
2024-12-18 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“multiple electronic and sensor issues with the display screens and infotainment center. time/time zone change from 12-hour format to military time off and on sometimes multiple times a day. dash board routinely goes black and not displaying any information. hud proximity alerts continually go off/flashing when no vehicles are around, tagging the sa…”
2024-03-08 · Power Train“ see attached document for complaint…”
2024-02-16 · Unknown Or Other“the car completely stalled while going uphill. it restarted a few minutes after. i received 3 email notifications from infiniti stating that my engine may have an emission control system malfunction. i took the car into the infiniti dealership. they stated that the vehicle test was driven for 24 miles. could not duplicate customers concern and is …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.