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Infiniti

2022 Infiniti QX50

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2022 Infiniti QX50 has 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 18. The most common issue is other problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: my sunroof exploded while driving. the sunroof is a panoramic sunroof and only the first section of the roof exploded. i was driving on the interstate on (i-55 south) headed to new orleans when this happened. the glass exploded and came in the vehicle while we were driving. it was raining at the . There are 2 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 1 crash report 3 injuries

18

Total Complaints

2

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

OTHER

3 complaints
17%
  • My sunroof exploded while driving. The sunroof is a panoramic sunroof and only the first section of the roof exploded. I was driving on the interstate on (I-55 South) headed to New Orleans when this happened. The glass exploded and came in the vehicle while we were driving. It was raining at the
  • While driving the car flashed a red light on the top of the instrument panel, then the car violently stopped in the middle of the road. There were cars behind me, thankfully far enough back they were able to stop and not hit me. The dealership could not find any codes to diagnose the problem. A
  • The car completely stalled while going uphill. It restarted a few minutes after. I received 3 email notifications from Infiniti stating that my engine may have an emission control system malfunction. I took the car into the Infiniti dealership. They stated that the vehicle test was driven for 24 mi
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

My sunroof exploded while driving. The sunroof is a panoramic sunroof and only the first section of the roof exploded. I was driving on the interstate on (I-55 South) headed to New Orleans when this happened. The glass exploded and came in the vehicle while we were driving. It was raining at the

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (2)

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK20/03/2023

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 INFINITI QX55 and 2022 INFINITI QX50 vehicles. The incorrect door latch may have been installed in the front right-side passenger door lock assembly, preventing the front right-side door lock from automatically locking.

Risk: An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front right-side passenger door lock assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 14, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC962.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2022 Infiniti QX50

Live EIA prices
Per year
$1,847
Per month
$154
Per mile
15.4¢
MPG
26
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$2,087/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,656/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2022 Infiniti QX50

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$2,231
Full coverage / month
$186
Liability only / year
$688
vs US avg
+33%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-luxury)1.35x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating0.94x
× vehicle age1.05x
= Full coverage estimate$2231

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Infiniti New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
4 yr / 60K mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
7 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / unlimited mi

These are the terms for a new Infiniti. If you're buying a used 2022 QX50, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Infiniti dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 18 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • OTHER: My sunroof exploded while driving. The sunroof is a panoramic sunroof and only the first section of the roof exploded. I was driving on the interstate on (I-55 South) headed to New Orleans when this happened. The glass exploded and came in the vehicle while we were driving. It was raining at the

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the navigation system became inoperable and inadvertently powered off independently. The contact also stated that the backup prevention camera became inoperable, and she backed into another vehicle.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: A fire spontaneously ignited while the vehicle was turned off and parked in the owner's garage. The fire apparently started in the vehicle's infotainment system. The fire melted all electrical components of the infotainment system and spread throughout the vehicle to the driver and front passenger s

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ENGINE: The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the engine made an abnormal knocking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently while driving from a complete stop. The dealer and t

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Infiniti dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

At a Glance

Complaints
18
Recalls
2
Fire reports
1
Crash reports
1
Injury reports
3
Segment avg
18

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