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2022 Infiniti QX50

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 QX50.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S8)

The 2022 Infiniti QX50 uses 5.0 quarts of 5W-30 API SN engine oil and is paired with an automatic transmission (AV-S8), achieving EPA fuel economy of 23/29/26 mpg city/highway/combined. With only 13 total owner complaints and two recalls, this model year sits well below the 2019 peak of 131 complaints, placing it among the more reliable years in the QX50’s history from 2014 to 2025.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920172016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 API SNOEM · verified
Lug nut torque83.0 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. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. 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.

Tire sizeP255/45RF20 101VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F1E
Engine air filter165465NA1C
Spark plug224015NA1C
Front wiper blades288905NA0A discontinued · alt 288905NA1A
Serpentine belt117205NA0B
Thermostat212505NA4A
Cabin air filterH72775NA1J alt H72776CA1J

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
2020Essential 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.80 sec268 hpAWD
2024Autograph 2.0L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.40 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.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 API SN engine oil, GL-5 · 75W-80 in the differential, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT Fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.3 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 75W-80
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.60 qt
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity8.1 qt
Engine OilAPI · 5W-30

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity3.70 oz

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 1.4 ft. lbs., Step 3: 4.3 ft. lbs., Step 4: 7.01.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 132.044 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°, Step 3: 120°30 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Bolt 1: 18.018 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 2022 Infiniti QX50 generated 13 federal complaints, a sharp drop from 39 in 2021 and higher than the 4 recorded in 2023, but continuing the broad decline from the 2019 peak of 131 complaints, 3 recalls, and 1 investigation. Although 2022 retains 2 recalls and 1 investigation—identical to 2020 and 2021—its 81 technical service bulletins sit far below the 171 logged in 2019. Owner filings cluster most heavily under “Unknown Or Other” and “Engine,” though the federal data does not specify root causes, and the file includes one crash-related and one fire-related complaint. Across the entire record, complaints, recalls, and TSBs have trended downward from that 2019 high through 2025, placing the 2022 model in a comparatively calm mid-phase of the arc. For a used buyer, that sustained reduction in reported activity makes the 2022 QX50 a relatively favorable year to purchase, provided individual recall clearance is verified.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
81
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 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 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other3
Engine2
Power Train,Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train1
Air Bags1
Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V187000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LockReported 20/03/2023

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 INFINITI QX55 and 2022 INFINITI QX50 vehicles. The incorrect door latch may have been installed in the front right-side passenger door lock assembly… Remedy: Dealers will replace the front right-side passenger door lock assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 14, 2023. Owners may contact…

25V437000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalReported 27/06/2025

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression… Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 81 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…
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…
ITB22-017B2024-08-15Electrical SystemDTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles…

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 2022 QX50 take?

5.0 qt of Nissan Recommends Genuine Nissan Ester Oil API SN 5W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 QX50 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 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.