Is the 2021 Infiniti QX50 a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B7.5/10
The Infiniti QX50 is a stylish and comfortable SUV with unique engineering, but potential buyers should be aware of its few, but significant, quirks.
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Pros
- Luxurious interior
- Smooth, quiet ride
- Innovative VC-Turbo engine
Cons
- Limited rear visibility
- Infotainment system lags
- Average fuel economy for the class
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
23 mpg
Maintenance cost
$2,000/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Timing chain noise
- Infotainment system glitches
- CVT performance issues
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Active recalls (2)
The 2021 Infiniti Qx50 has 2 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical (campaign 25V437000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Suspension — Rear — Axle — Spindle — Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient streng…
- Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical — Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression t…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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