The 2021 Infiniti Qx50 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 458,175 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING25V4370002025-06-27443,899 affected
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…
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.
SUSPENSION21V4020002021-05-2714,276 affected
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
Consequence
The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“There is an active and unremedied safety recall on my 2021 infiniti qx50 (nhtsa recall #25v-437) for a critical engine defect that can result in complete engine failure and risk of fire. The recall was issued on june 26, 2025. I am an active-duty military member stationed in germany. I shipped my…”
“The contact owns a 2021 infiniti qx50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from under the hood. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and metal shavings were found in the oil…”
“On june 16, 2026, a 2021 infiniti qx50 experienced a safety-related malfunction while being driven at approximately 15–20 mph. The vehicle suddenly jerked, lost power response, displayed multiple warning lights, showed a “system fault – see owner’s manualâ€� message, and became…”
“On june 16, 2026, a 2021 infiniti qx50 experienced a safety-related malfunction while being driven at approximately 15–20 mph. The vehicle suddenly jerked, lost power response, displayed multiple warning lights, showed a “system fault – see owner’s manualâ€� message, and became…”
“On june 16, 2026, a 2021 infiniti qx50 experienced a safety-related malfunction while being driven at approximately 15–20 mph. The vehicle suddenly jerked, lost power response, displayed multiple warning lights, showed a “system fault – see owner’s manualâ€� message, and became…”
“The vehicle has experienced ongoing electrical and safety-system related malfunctions shortly after being purchased as an infiniti certified pre-owned vehicle in april 2025. The issues initially included flickering interior and exterior lights, intermittent door lock malfunctions, and other…”
“The vehicle has experienced ongoing electrical and safety-system related malfunctions shortly after being purchased as an infiniti certified pre-owned vehicle in april 2025. The issues initially included flickering interior and exterior lights, intermittent door lock malfunctions, and other…”
“The contact owns a 2021 infiniti qx50. The contact stated while operating the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, she stated she heard a loud sound coming from the motor, she pulled over and attempt to restarted the vehicle but it would not turn on. The vehicle was towed where it was diagnosed that…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE23023 Opened 2023-12-13 · closed 2025-07-18
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. At that time, ODI had received 6 Vehicle Owner…
InvestigationPE23023 Opened 2023-12-13 · closed 2025-07-18
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. At that time, ODI had received 6 Vehicle Owner…
InvestigationPE23023 Opened 2023-12-13 · closed 2025-07-18
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. At that time, ODI had received 6 Vehicle Owner…
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