DecodedCars2025 Infiniti QX50
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 26 combined · 23 city / 29 hwy
- Length
- 185 in
- Curb weight
- 4,173 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 38 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Infiniti QX50 is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 110-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,173 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway), 10% worse than the 2025 small SUV average of 29 MPG, for an estimated $3,150 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 QX50 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 QX50 →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2025 QX50 configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 185 in | 75.2 in | 66.1 in | 110.2 in | 64.6 / 64.6 in | 4,173 lb | 59/41 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX50 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 / 29 / 26 | -10% | $3,150 | 343 |
| QX50 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 25 | -2% | $3,300 | 357 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Infiniti QX50 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 14.7% |
| 2025 Infiniti QX50 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 14.7% |
Similar 2025 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Infiniti QX50 (this car) | 26 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | 337 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2025 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 9 |
| 2025 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2025 Volvo XC90 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Audi Q5 | 26 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Infiniti QX50.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2025 Infiniti QX50 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Infiniti QX50 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 1 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Engine — 1 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Infiniti QX50. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other QX50 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 QX50 | 26 | 185 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 QX50 | 26 | 185 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 QX50 | 26 | 185 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 17 |
| 2021 QX50 | 26 | 185 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 41 |
| 2020 QX50 | 26 | 185 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 33 |
| 2019 QX50 | 27 | 185 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 145 |
| 2017 QX50 | 20 | 186.6 in | Not rated | 0 | 13 |
| 2016 QX50 | 20 | 186.6 in | Not rated | 0 | 19 |
| 2015 QX50 | 20 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 QX50 | 20 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this →