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Infiniti QX50 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 271 owner complaints on the Infiniti QX50 from 109 production runs; the worst run has 11, the typical one 2.5.

NHTSA complaint records · 271 complaints · 109 runs · 2014–2025 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported QX50 run is 3PCAJ5M38KF (2019 builds) with 11 complaints, 4.4× the typical run. Engine problems make up 32% of reports; 2019 is the worst model year at 6.4 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for QX50 model years 2019–2024.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Infiniti QX50 has 109 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 18% of every QX50 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Infiniti QX50 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
3PCAJ5M38KF••••••2019111—
3PCAJ5M15KF••••••201910——
3PCAJ5M31KF••••••201910——
3PCAJ5M32KF••••••20199——
3PCAJ5M39KF••••••201982—
3PCAJ5M3XKF••••••201981—
3PCAJ5M30KF••••••20198—1
3PCAJ5M34KF••••••20198——
3PCAJ5M11KF••••••20197——
3PCAJ5M35KF••••••20197——
3PCAJ5M36KF••••••20197——
3PCAJ5M16KF••••••20197——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 97 QX50 runs has 7 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 39 QX50 VINs so far, most often 2017, 2025, 2019 builds; 4 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Infiniti QX50 the gap between build years is 4.3×: a 2019 car draws 6.4 complaints per run, a 2017 one 1.5.

FIG.02·Infiniti QX50 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2024144—
2023144—
20221.115141
20211.540262
20201.83318—
20196.4140224
20171.51281
20162.31883
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2019 at 6.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2023 at 1. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 32% of everything Infiniti QX50 owners report: Engine, 105 of 271 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Infiniti QX50 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine10544
Engine And Engine Cooling44——
Electrical System4031
Unknown Or Other384—
Forward Collision Avoidance35——
Power Train3341
Service Brakes193—
Fuel/propulsion System1412
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the Infiniti QX50; the 6 below cover build years 2019 to 2024. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Infiniti QX50 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
25V437000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical2019–2022
24V154000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module2023–2024
23V187000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock2022
21V402000Suspension:rear:axle:spindle2021
21V025000Tires2020
18V593000Air Bags:knee Bolster2019
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

25V437000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2019: 6 years on the road before the recall.

The QX50 against its rivals

The QX50 draws 2.5 complaints per production run; the Honda HR-V 3. That is the lowest rate of the 2.

FIG.05·Infiniti QX50 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Infiniti QX502711092.54.4%
Honda HR-V1,81660435.1%
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 271 reports on the Infiniti QX50, 4.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Infiniti QX50 — complaint severity
OutcomeInfiniti QX50All vehicles
Complaints filed2711,115,966
Involved a crash12 (4.4%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire6 (2.2%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1358,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Infiniti QX50 share of that is 271 complaints over 109 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.

Everything on the Infiniti QX50
Recalls23 campaignsFuel economy27 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems281 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space19 cu ftUsed prices506 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2014–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Infiniti QX50 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 271 NHTSA complaints from 109 QX50 runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which QX50 production run has the most complaints?

3PCAJ5M38KF, a 2019 build, with 11 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical QX50 run has 2.5.

Which QX50 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2019 is heaviest at 6.4 complaints per run and 2023 lightest at 1.

Does the QX50 get more complaints than the Honda HR-V?

No: 2.5 complaints per production run for the QX50 against 3 for the Honda HR-V.

How many QX50 complaints involve a crash?

4.4% of 271 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 6 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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