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2021 Infiniti QX50 Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
10%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
32,059miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Infiniti QX50, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,059 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“This vehicle is equipped with a push button to start and stop the vehicle engine. The button is mounted horizontally next to the gear selector switch near the driver. Twice now, while traveling at highway speeds, the vehicle engine has stopped when my dog taps on the switch. I usually secure my dog while traveling with him, but there are occasions when his seat belt needs to be released, usually due to him getting tangled up. …”

NHTSA complaint #11453466, filed 2022-02

“Picked up the car on 5/25, on 6/4 sitting at a red light, forward collision warning and lane assist malfunctions showed up on dashboard. Called Faulkner willow grove where my company leased the car, the set up an appt on 6/17. the next day, 6/18 both malfunctions came back, I called and said I don't have time out of my day to drive back and forth for you to not fix my car, he told me to go somewhere else and found Holman Infiniti, they scheduled me on 6/25, they found I needed a new camera but the part was on a national backorder no eta. …”

NHTSA complaint #11428792, filed 2021-08

“3 separate accounts of automatic braking (phantom braking ) has occurred on the last year and electronic emergency brake would not engage 3 times in one day. Worried about rear end collision due to my car braking on its own. Brought to an infinity dealer who tested it with software (unknown type or version)and found no codes.”

NHTSA complaint #11677355, filed 2025-07

“The contact owns a 2021 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, attempting to stop, the rear brakes would make an abnormal sound. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was repaired for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the contact was advised that the rear brake pads, rotors, mount, cabin filter, air filter, transmission flush kit, and the back rear passenger side tire balance required immediate attention for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11677208, filed 2025-07, 32,059 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022212%
2021410%
202026%
2019118%
2017215%
201615%

Other parts of the 2021 Infiniti QX50

Engine
18 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
8 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Infiniti QX50

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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