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2021 Infiniti QX50: raw data

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vehicle2021 / infiniti / qx50
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-21)
complaints40 on file (2021-05-03 → 2026-08-31)
recalls2
investigations1
fars3 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Recall 25V437 engine repair denial or delayENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING15 complaints2024-10-25 → 2026-06-24qx50-2021-engine-recall-25v437-denial
  • 11746230 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 pan. Upon further…
  • 11719271 There was a recall on my vehicle. I was told to bring the vehicle in for the metal found in oil. Infiniti denied to replace my engine which was stated during the recall that the engine would be replaced. My vehicle was returned to me without receiving an engine per the recall
  • 11714121 I proactively brought my Infiniti QX50 to the dealership for inspection due to the recall. The service department found metal in the engine, which they stated is related to a known recall issue. The service department told me that I need an engine replacement, but Infiniti has…
VC-Turbo engine bearing failure with metal debrisENGINE10 complaints2024-03-15 → 2026-06-23qx50-2021-engine-bearing-failure
  • 11683280 while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle jerked while driving and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact called the local dealer and…
  • 11710783 I am reporting a repeat engine failure involving bearing material consistent with a known Infiniti VC-Turbo engine defect. The original engine in my 2021 Infiniti QX50 failed and was replaced with a brand-new long block in May 2024 at approximately 85,700 miles. I paid for this…
  • 11577561 I purchased this 2021 QX50 Infiniti on [XXX] and have experienced consistent engine knocking. In checking out this problem, I have found that it is apparently a widespread problem with the engine in 2021 QX50 vehicles and can possibly lead to engine lock up and engine failure
Forward emergency braking activation without obstacleFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5 complaints2021-05-03 → 2025-12-22qx50-2021-phantom-braking-feb
  • 11458034 While driving on a clear day with no traffic in front of me or debris on the road at approximately 45 mph, a master warning light appeared on my dash with an accompanying warning signal and simultaneously the emergency braking system engaged and brought my vehicle to a sudden…
  • 11706548 The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. There was an unknown message displayed on the instrument panel. The failure had occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the failure was a known…
  • 11677355 3 separate accounts of automatic braking (phantom braking ) has occurred on the last year and electronic emergency brake would not engage 3 times in one day. Worried about rear end collision due to my car braking on its own. Brought to an infinity dealer who tested it with…
Electrical system and ADAS warning light malfunctionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS3 complaints2021-05-03 → 2026-05-15qx50-2021-electrical-adas-malfunction
  • 11738125 I purchased my vehicle 4.25. soon after I noticed lights flickering. I was notified shortly after my car was part of the major recall. I brought it in, they said no engine bearings, car is ok, they did not acknowledge the lights because there was no code. I was due for an oil…
  • 11738589 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…
Driver or passenger door latch and ajar sensor faultSTRUCTURE:BODY2 complaints2026-02-20 → 2026-05-12qx50-2021-door-latch-ajar-sensor
  • 11737328 The front driver-side door on my 2021 Infiniti QX50 appears to have a faulty latch, hinge, or door ajar sensor issue. The vehicle repeatedly displays a “door open/door ajar” warning even when the door is fully shut and latched. The warning can sometimes be triggered or worsened…
  • 11724522 The front passenger door latch seems to go off and say that the door is open and the alarm goes off in the car so in the middle of the night, the alarm will start ringing and then when driving in the car, it constantly beeps and says the door is open when it’s closed
Underbody shield and wheel well liner detachment while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER1 complaints2026-02-11 → 2026-02-11qx50-2021-underbody-shield-detachment
  • 11717171 On October 29, 2025, my Infiniti QX50 was repaired at Naples Infiniti after the engine under shield detached while driving, ripping off the passenger-side wheel well liner. The technician stated the failure was likely caused by missing bolts from a prior oil change approximately…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
402021-05-032026-08-3120ENGINE:18; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:8; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:7; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:7; POWER TRAIN:4

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
21V40200027/05/2021SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLENissan 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.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.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.
25V43700027/06/2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALNissan 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.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.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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
PE23023closedComplete loss of motive power due to engine failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL2023-12-132025-07-1825V437On 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 Questionnaires (VOQ) and multiple early warning reports, with consumers reporting engine knocking noises accompanied by a loss of engine power while driving. The investigation identified bearing failures in certain vehicles equipped with the subject 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20243legacy-code3

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2021 Infiniti QX50 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/infiniti/qx50
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2021 Infiniti QX50},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/infiniti/qx50}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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