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2023 Infiniti QX50

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 QX50.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S8)

The 2023 Infiniti QX50 is a compact luxury crossover that continues to ride on Infiniti’s dedicated platform and is paired with an eight‑speed automatic AV‑S8 transmission, delivering a respectable 23 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and a combined 26 mpg rating. Across its model‑year span from 2014 to 2025, the QX50 has seen a dramatic drop in owner‑reported issues, with the 2023 iteration contributing only four total complaints and a single recall, far below the 2019 peak of 131 complaints. This low complaint count places the 2023 model near the bottom of the historical reliability curve, indicating that it benefits from the incremental refinements that have made the recent QX50s among the most dependable in the line’s record.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque80.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/29/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1520865F1E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F1E
Engine air filter165465NA1C
Spark plug224015NA1C
Front wiper blades288905NA1B alt 288905NA0B
Serpentine belt117205NA0B
Thermostat212505NA4A
Cabin air filterH72776CA1J

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase110.2 in
Curb weight4173 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 29 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the QX50 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.2–6.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2020 Essential
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024Autograph 2.0L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.40 sec268 hpAWD
2020Essential 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.80 sec268 hpAWD
2019Essential 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.80 sec268 hpAWD
2019Essential 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec15.00 sec268 hpAWD
2019Essential 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.90 sec268 hpAWD
2019Essential 2.0L Turbo I-46.50 sec15.10 sec268 hpAWD
2019Essential 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.10 sec268 hpAWD
2019Essential 2.0L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.20 sec268 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 83.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-29.0 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts83.0 ft-lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 11,250 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 15,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Infiniti QX50 sits at the tail end of a clear downward trend in reported issues for this generation, which began with the 2019 redesign. That launch year saw a spike of 131 complaints, 3 recalls, and 171 TSBs, but numbers then steadily declined: 2020 had 30 complaints and 2 recalls, 2021 had 39 complaints, and 2022 dropped to 13 complaints. By 2023, complaints fell to just 4, with only 1 recall and 54 TSBs—the lowest in the generation—and the four complaint areas are scattered across unrelated categories (unknown, powertrain/fuel, forward collision avoidance) with no crash or fire incidents. This pattern suggests that early teething problems were largely resolved, and the 2023 model represents a mature, sorted version of the platform. The data doesn’t specify root causes for the remaining complaints, but their low volume and lack of concentration imply no systemic weaknesses. Overall, the 2023 QX50 is a strong used buy within this generation, offering the fewest reported issues and the benefit of later production refinements.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
54
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Unknown Or Other1
Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel System, Gasoline,Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V154000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 27/02/2024

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the… Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 54 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB23-023A2025-02-20Electrical SystemAEB WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON COMBINATION METER APPLIED…
ITB22-021C2024-09-19Seat BeltsSERVICE INFORMATION In the APPLIED VEHICLES, there are a variety of Seat Belt Warning…
ITB19-024D2024-09-19Air BagsDTC B00A0-00 STOREIF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored…
ITB22-020B2024-08-15Electrical SystemTELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT RESET AFTER AUTOMATIC COLLISION NOTIFICATION SERVICE INFORMATION…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 QX50 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the QX50 get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 29 highway / 26 combined mpg.