Model year guide

2023 Infiniti QX50

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Infiniti QX50 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 58 on record.

2023 Infiniti QX50 — representative photo
Representative photo

2023 Infiniti QX50 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints4
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined26 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2023 Infiniti QX50 recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #24V154000 · manufacturer #PD103, PD104, PMA34 · 27/02/2024

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2023 Infiniti QX50 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2023 Infiniti QX50 safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 14.7% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2023 Infiniti QX50 SUV FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2023 Infiniti QX50 MPG & running costs

Combined26 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,150
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 Infiniti QX50 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,750
Fuel only$15,750
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
185.0 in
Width
75.2 in
Height
66.1 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Curb weight
4,173 lb
Front track
64.6 in
Rear track
64.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 Infiniti QX50. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure Closed

On December 13, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-023 to investigate allegations of engine failures leading to loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue; MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; and MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50 vehicles. At that time, ODI had received 6 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) and multiple early warning reports, with consumers reporting engine knocking noise…

NHTSA #PE23023 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine · opened Dec 2023 · closed Jul 2025

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 55

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 55.

ROARING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY AND THE A/C IS NOT COOLING IF YOU CONFIRM A roaring noise from the engine cooling fan assembly (engine fan on high not cycling) is present, and the Air Conditioning (A/C) is not cooling. ACTION 1. Check the ha…

Bulletin ITB22-025D · Electrical System · Aug 2026

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin ITB09-063C · Structure · Apr 2026

AEB WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON COMBINATION METER APPLIED VEHICLES: 2015-2024 Q50 (V37) 2015-2018 Q50 Hybrid (HV37) 2017-2022 Q60 (CV37) 2015-2019 Q70 (Y51) 2015-2018 Q70 Hybrid (HY51) 2019-2024 QX50 (J55) 2022-2024 QX55 (FJ55) 2015-…

Bulletin ITB23-023A · Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance · Feb 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION In the APPLIED VEHICLES, there are a variety of Seat Belt Warning Lights and Chimes. Refer to the information in this bulletin, along with the related vehicle owner’s manual. Figure 1 Infiniti Bulletins are intended for use by qualified tec…

Bulletin ITB22-021C · Seat Belts · Sep 2024

DTC B00A0-00 STOREIF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)D

Bulletin ITB19-024D · Air Bags · Sep 2024

TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT RESET AFTER AUTOMATIC COLLISION NOTIFICATION SERVICE INFORMATION The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) has the ability to send an automatic collision notification when the vehicle is involved in an accident. Once an automatic collision noti…

Bulletin ITB22-020B · Electrical System · Aug 2024

DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with Telematics SERVICE INFORMATION CONSULT has been updated to allow DTC B2E01-96 for “Internal battery” to be cleared in the Telematics Control Unit (TCU). If DTC B2E…

Bulletin ITB22-017B · Electrical System · Aug 2024

AV CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT PROCESS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM The AV control unit needs to be replaced. ACTION 1. Read and save the VIN. 2. Read and…

Bulletin ITB19-042E · Electrical System · Aug 2024

TELEMATICS (IVC) SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles equipped with factory telematics system HINT:  If the client experiences Wi-Fi hotspot related concerns only, DO NOT replace the TCU. Have the client contact the AT&T Support line at 1 (888) 719-7242.  See ITB12-…

Bulletin ITB19-029E · Electrical System · Aug 2024

CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB10-029C · Electrical System · May 2024

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the QX50 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Infiniti QX50

The Infiniti QX50, formerly the Infiniti EX until 2013, is a crossover SUV marketed by Infiniti, Nissan's luxury division between 2007 and 2025. It was produced over two generations: one generation under both EX and QX50 nameplates, and the second generation under the QX50 nameplate. The first generation model was also marketed as the Nissan Skyline Crossover in Japan.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2023 Infiniti QX50 trims & engines on record

Engines
2.0L · 197 kW

2023 Infiniti QX50 vehicles on record

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2023 Infiniti QX50 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Infiniti QX50 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Infiniti QX50. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Infiniti QX50?

Across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine, fuel/propulsion system.

What is the 2023 Infiniti QX50 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2023 Infiniti QX50 an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2023 Infiniti QX50 get?

The 2023 Infiniti QX50 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 26 mpg combined (23 city / 29 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.