Most common 2022 Infiniti QX55 problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Infiniti QX55 complaints by model year
2022 Infiniti QX55 recalls (1)
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…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2022 Infiniti QX55:
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 QX55 owners say
Engine & cooling
The contact owned a 2022 Infinity QX55. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle in the garage, the contact noticed white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipes. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the white smoke increased significantly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact returned to the residence. The contact stated that while driving to the dealer, the vehicle stalled and was able to restart after several attempts. An unknown red warning light was illuminated. The contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the engine had failed, and there was sludge found in the oil. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the dealer declined to perform the recall repair. …
The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX55. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle hesitated, and the ECM fault code was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with VCT actuator failure. The contact was informed that the VCT actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
2022 Infiniti QX55 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | AWD | 22 / 28 / 25 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Infiniti QX55 a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Infiniti QX55?
The engine & cooling — 6 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the seats (1) and driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2022 Infiniti QX55 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2022 Infiniti QX55, 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.
At what mileage do 2022 Infiniti QX55 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 80,000 miles; 33% 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.