Model year guide

2020 Infiniti qx50

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Infiniti qx50 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2020 Infiniti qx50 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints30
Combined26 mpg

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2020 Infiniti qx50 recalls 2

Tires NHTSA Campaign #21V025000 · 26/01/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2020 INFINITI QX50 vehicles. The text of the Tire and Loading Information placard, including the tire size and loading capacity, may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Fix: INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the legibility of and, as necessary, replaced the placard, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Infiniti's number for this recall is PC788.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical NHTSA Campaign #25V437000 · 27/06/2025

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 turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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.

2020 Infiniti qx50 common problems

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

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.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2020 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 2020 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.

2020 Infiniti qx50 trims & engines on record

Engines
2.0L

2020 Infiniti qx50 vehicles on record

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2020 Infiniti qx50 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Infiniti qx50 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 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 free.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Infiniti qx50?

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine, engine and engine cooling, power train.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Infiniti qx50 get?

The 2020 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.