2019 Infiniti QX50 engine problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Infiniti QX50 — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“#11753348 - on 7/1/2026, Infiniti Dealer found metal shavings actively present in my oil pan during a recall inspection. They passed the vehicle as good condition stating nothing found per a vehicle inspection report given to me. On July 25, 2026, my engine red light came on while driving and my…”
filed Sep 7, 2026
“To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally request immediate assistance regarding a serious failure in my INFINITI vehicle. The vehicle’s compressor stopped working with fewer than 60,000 miles driven, which is unacceptable for a new vehicle and raises significant concerns about manufacturing…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“The vehicle has metallic noises in the engine and drastic loss of power, compromising safety on the road. The problem in the VCR actuator was verified by Infiniti Taverna ([XXX]) and denied the repair by the extended warranty by them of up to 120k miles (currently my car is at 98k). There is an injection light on the…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failureCampaign 25V437000 · Jun 27, 2025
Engine problems in other QX50 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 QX50 | 18 | 45% |
| 2020 QX50 | 17 | 53% |
| 2016 QX50 | 5 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Infiniti QX50
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.