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2017 Infiniti QX50

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 QX50.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2017 Infiniti QX50 is a compact luxury SUV that pairs a 5.2-quart oil capacity with a responsive seven-speed automatic transmission, while delivering EPA ratings of 17 mpg city, 24 highway, and 20 combined. This model year recorded just 13 owner complaints and zero recalls, a stark contrast to the nameplate’s peak of 131 complaints in 2019, marking it as a notably trouble-free vintage in the QX50’s reliability history.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920172016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/24/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. 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.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/55R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter16546JK20A
Spark plug22401JK01D
Front wiper blades288903WU0A alt 28890JK67A
Serpentine belt11720EY00A
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 2120031U03
Cabin air filterB72774HH0A alt B72771CA1B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length186.6 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height63.4 in
Wheelbase113.4 in
Curb weight4028 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
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.

5.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.50 sec — 2016 SUV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016SUV 3.7L V65.50 sec14.10 sec325 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.2 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Nissan Matic-S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.7
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity9.1
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.2 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)76.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)13.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub92.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub74.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)VALUES ARE APPROXIMATE PRESSURES: 51 psi
RPM@IDLE rpm
Engine Compression242-341 PSI. 14 MAXIMUM VARIATION PSI.

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 91; Rear: 62
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .551
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0014 with; Rear: .0022 with

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
112.0 inch lbs.12 in
248.0 inch lbs.; Step 3; 96.0 inch lbs.48 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
121.0 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
318.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
490.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
1Bolts 17-2618 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1626 ft. lbs
390.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.01.5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; 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 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 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 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
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 2017 QX50 occupies a comparatively quiet window in this generation's federal record: with 13 complaints and zero recalls, it improves on the 2016 uptick (19 complaints) and precedes the dramatic 2019 surge (131 complaints, three recalls, one investigation). TSB volume declines steadily from 103 in 2014 to 70 in 2017, then more than doubles to 171 in 2019 before tapering through 2025. The 2017 complaint profile centers on air bags (three reports) and service brakes (two), with single entries for electrical/structure/engine and speed control; one crash complaint is recorded and no fires. Notably, the 2019–2021 period sustains elevated recalls (two to three annually) and investigations, a pattern absent in the 2014–2017 span. The data doesn't specify root causes for any complaint category. For a used buyer, the 2017 model year presents a lower federal-action footprint than the subsequent high-activity years, making it a relatively favorable vintage within this generation.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
70
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags3
Service Brakes2
Electrical System,Structure,Engine1
Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other1
Unknown Or Other1
Power Train1
Visibility1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 70 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB10-029C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…
ITB13-052E2024-05-20Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB13-006D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB17-009H2024-04-29Visibility/WiperWINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY…

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

How much oil does the 2017 QX50 take?

5.2 qt of 5W-30 API SN, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 QX50 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the QX50 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.