The Infiniti QX50 is a estate built from 2014 to 2026 over 3 generations. Most were assembled in Mexico — 87% of those on record. Between 2014 and 2026 it grew 7 cm longer and gained 71 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the QX50 is
The Infiniti QX50 is a estate that Infiniti built from 2014 to 2026 — 13 model years. Our measurements put it at 3 generations, the current one starting in 2019. It has been offered with 4-cyl, V6 power. Its closest sibling in the Infiniti range: EX35.
Where the QX50 is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 261 QX50s on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3PC | 2019-2025 | |
| Japan | JN1 | 2014-2017 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Infiniti VIN decide which of these 3 lines your QX50 belongs to. What every character in a QX50 VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Infiniti QX50 adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
QX50 generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the QX50's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the QX50 that gives 3 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2015 | 463 cm | 280 cm | 1822 kg | - | - |
| 2016-2018 | 474 cm | 288 cm | 1827 kg | +11 cm | +5 kg |
| 2019-2026 | 470 cm | 280 cm | 1893 kg | -4 cm | +66 kg |
Between 2014 and 2026 the QX50 gained 7 cm in length (+1.5%) and 71 kg in weight (+3.9%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the QX50 that is 71 kg against 7 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Infiniti QX50 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment QX50 owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Infiniti QX50 have? Power & range
The Infiniti QX50 is offered with 2 powertrains — 3.7L 6-cyl, 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Infiniti QX50, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.7L · 6-cyl | Automatic (S7) | RWD | Premium |
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The QX50 by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Infiniti QX50. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | QX50 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 23 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 271 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,521/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 305 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Infiniti QX50?
The QX50 is a estate, built from 2014 to 2026 across 3 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6.
Where is the Infiniti QX50 made?
Across 261 cars in our records the split is: Mexico (87%), Japan (13%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the QX50 have?
3 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2019. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the QX50 grew 7 cm longer and gained 71 kg.
What is the Infiniti QX50 warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 6 years / 70,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the QX50 reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific QX50?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Infiniti
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti Q50 | 2014–2026 | 31 | 31 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Infiniti QX60 | 2014–2026 | 33 | 26 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Infiniti QX80 | 2014–2026 | 31 | 18 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Infiniti G37 | 2008–2013 | 22 | 22 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Infiniti G35 | 2003–2009 | 19 | 20 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Infiniti Q60 | 2014–2022 | 16 | 25 mpg | 4.0/5 |
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