Most common 2022 Infiniti QX50 problems
Share of the 17 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Infiniti QX50 complaints by model year
2022 Infiniti QX50 recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
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…
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Lock
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2022 Infiniti QX50:
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
On December 13, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-023 to investigate allegations of engine failures leading to loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue; MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; and MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50 vehicles.
What 2022 Infiniti QX50 owners say
Electrical system
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 taken to the local dealer, who was unable to correct the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
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 were faulty and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,946.
Engine & cooling
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 declined to inspect the vehicle because the recall repair part was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the engine made an abnormal knocking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently while driving from a complete stop. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
2022 Infiniti QX50 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | FWD | 23 / 29 / 26 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | AWD | 22 / 28 / 25 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Infiniti QX50 a good car?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 QX50 rates use caution: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the QX50 at the same age. It is one of the QX50 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Infiniti QX50?
The electrical system — 5 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year, most often about horn. Next are the engine & cooling (4) and driver assistance (2).
How many recalls does the 2022 Infiniti QX50 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2022 Infiniti QX50, the most recent from June 27, 2025 (hard parts internal/mechanical). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Infiniti QX50?
Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2019, 2021, 2020 and 2022. See the full Infiniti QX50 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2022 Infiniti QX50 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 20,000 miles; 83% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.