2020 Infiniti QX50 engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2020 Infiniti QX50 — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am a [XXX] woman who purchased my first vehicle on December 6, 2024, with 43,000 miles. I have driven fewer than 20,000 miles since purchase, and the vehicle currently has approximately 62,000 miles. Until January 19, 2026, I experienced no issues. I have properly maintained the vehicle and…”
filed Feb 19, 2026
“Recieve 5 recall notice but dealer will not look into the recall. Dealer is infiniti of fife in tacoma washington. My concern is that the vehicle breakdown and they said it's normal wear and tear how can I prove that.”
filed Feb 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failureCampaign 25V437000 · Jun 27, 2025
Engine problems in other QX50 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 QX50 | 17 | 44% |
| 2019 QX50 | 49 | 36% |
| 2016 QX50 | 5 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Infiniti QX50
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.