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2022 Infiniti QX50 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
29%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
26,973miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Infiniti QX50, 29% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,973 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that upon parking and exiting the vehicle the horn proceeded to go off for 45 minutes until complete failure, and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed and the contact was advised that the circuits and fuses for horn operation were faulty and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,946.”

NHTSA complaint #11752737, filed 2026-07, 51,946 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) and Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged, and the vehicle automatically braked. The contact stated that the vehicle corrected itself after an extended period of time, and the instrument cluster froze. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to correct the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11705324, filed 2025-12, 2,000 miles

“Multiple electronic and sensor issues with the display screens and infotainment center. Time/time zone change from 12-hour format to military time off and on sometimes multiple times a day. Dash board routinely goes black and not displaying any information. HUD proximity alerts continually go off/flashing when no vehicles are around, tagging the same areas on a specific street that was empty. The sensor system engages the braking system after a faulty proximity alert or a vehicle is outside the normal range. …”

NHTSA complaint #11631446, filed 2024-12

“A fire spontaneously ignited while the vehicle was turned off and parked in the owner's garage. The fire apparently started in the vehicle's infotainment system. The fire melted all electrical components of the infotainment system and spread throughout the vehicle to the driver and front passenger seats and the front console and dash of the car. Large amounts of soot and debris were deposited throughout the interior of the vehicle. Fortunately, no one was present in the vehicle during the explosion and fire. …”

NHTSA complaint #11554496, filed 2023-11

“The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that upon parking and exiting the vehicle the horn proceeded to go off for 45 minutes until complete failure, and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed and the contact was advised that the circuits and fuses for horn operation were faulty and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,946.”

NHTSA complaint #11753317, filed 2026-07

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024240%
2022529%
2021820%
2020412%
20191712%
201718%
2016421%

Other parts of the 2022 Infiniti QX50

Engine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 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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