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Infiniti QX50Model year report

2017 Infiniti QX50 Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
23,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Infiniti QX50 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2017 Infiniti QX50. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and other or unknown (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 70 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side air bag sensor unexpectedly illuminated and failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the passenger’s side seat cushion had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic, who provided the same diagnosis and informed the contact that the passenger’s seat cushion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11704503, filed 2025-12, 89,000 miles

Brakes: “12/12/2017 - driving on a county side street east bound, had just left a 20 MPH school zone and accelerated slightly. Applied brakes very hard at app 40 MPH when car 100 ft. Ahead stopped suddenly. The vehicle did not slow down much at all and a crash resulted, causing damage to both vehicles. Air bags deployed. The pavement was dry but there were no tire marks on the road. Vehicle has not been driven since and is in repair shop.”

NHTSA complaint #11055203, filed 2017-12, 13,220 miles

Other or unknown: “Last year I had to have the BCM replaced on my infiniti. Here I am a year later and I'm being told that I have to replace the BCM again. The dealer told me that there's water that is literally streaming directly past the module due to the drainage coming from the sunroof. I have no idea why that I happening bring I haven't experienced any leakage from the sunroof. I definitely shouldn't have to replace a BCM 1 year after installation of a new module. Please take look into this issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11559402, filed 2023-12

Body and structure: “Sensor on my handle and the key quit working over this past year my car has been at the service department for days and weeks at a time for the same issue dealership has check all setting they have changed the batter three times in the car and twice in they have changed the battery in the remote , I'm now told that they just changed the door handle and was told there is nothing they can do about it, and was asked to pick up the car , I stressed that I will be out of warranty and I don't want to have this same problem hen its expired or transfer or sell to someone else to inherit this issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11352306, filed 2020-08

Mileage when problems were reported

86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,400 and 45,000 miles.

14%0–1043%10–2529%25–500%50–7514%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 23,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2017220192020220212202322024220252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Infiniti QX50. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
QX50 · wagon AWDnot rated———4 · 13.0% risk
QX50 · wagon RWDnot rated———4 · 13.0% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2017 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Infiniti QX50 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
QX50 RWD3.7L 6-cyl7-speed automatic172420$4,100
QX50 AWD3.7L 6-cyl7-speed automatic172420$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2017 Infiniti QX50 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 70 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 70 bulletins →

Other model years of the Infiniti QX50

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024524,6001526—Too new
20221712,5002526—Rising
20214171,000252648 · TypicalRising
20203317,650252650 · TypicalRising
201914548,7603527100 · MoreRising
20171323,0000—20—Not enough data
20161941,4500—20—Rising

All Infiniti QX50 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Infiniti QX50 have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2017 Infiniti QX50 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Infiniti QX50 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2017 Infiniti QX50 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Infiniti QX50 get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Infiniti QX50 (QX50, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Infiniti QX50 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,000 miles and the middle half falls between 17,400 and 45,000 miles; 86% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.