2019 Infiniti QX50 engine problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Infiniti QX50 — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2019 Infiniti QX50 with engine bearing failure defect matching NHTSA Recall #25V-437. Vehicle was sold to me on 12/24/2025 by a dealer, MORE THAN FIVE MONTHS after the recall was issued on 07/14/2025. The dealer NEVER disclosed the active, unrepaired safety recall. Two months after purchase, the…”
filed Jun 22, 2026
“The issue on the 2019 Infiniti QX50 it's not the motor that they had the recall on it's the VCR actuator it goes bad causes the bracket that's connected to rub against the side of the engine block causes it to have metal shavings and the car to go in limp mode and can cause an accident it's a…”
filed Jun 19, 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 | 17 | 44% |
| 2020 QX50 | 15 | 50% |
| 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.