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2020 Infiniti QX60

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 QX60.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2020 Infiniti QX60 is a midsize luxury SUV equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission (AV-S7) and powered by an engine requiring 5.1 quarts of 0W-20 oil, delivering EPA fuel economy ratings of 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined; these specifications position it competitively within its class for efficiency and refinement. In terms of reliability, the 2020 model represents a notably improved entry in the QX60's history, with only 23 total owner complaints filed and just one recall—dramatically lower than the 229 complaints recorded for the 2014 model year, which marks the highest in the available dataset spanning 2014 through 2026. This substantial reduction in complaint volume, particularly with power train issues cited as the primary concern, suggests meaningful refinements in the vehicle's long-term dependability, though prospective buyers should still monitor any emerging trends specific to this model year.

Model year202520242023202220202019201820172016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.1 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 550 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 NS · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/65R18 106TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter16546V0100 alt 1654674S00
Spark plug22401EW61C
Front wiper blades288903JA2D alt 288903JA1B
Serpentine belt117206TA0A
Thermostat13050ZA000 alt 212009HP0A
Cabin air filter272773JC3B alt 272779NM0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.5 in
Overall width77.2 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Curb weight4517 lb
Track (front / rear)65.7 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainAll-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 QX60 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.1–8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.10 sec — 2017 3.5
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20183.5 3.5L V67.70 sec15.90 sec295 hpAWD
20173.5 3.5L V67.10 sec15.50 sec295 hpAWD
20173.5 3.5L V67.40 sec15.70 sec295 hpAWD
2014Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 15-kW 0.6-kWh7.60 sec16.00 sec250 hpAWD
2014Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 15-kW 0.6-kWh8.00 sec16.30 sec250 hpFWD
2014Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 15-kW 0.6-kWh8.40 sec16.70 sec250 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.1 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, API · GL-5 · SAE 75W · Synthetic in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan NS-3 CVT Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.25 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilAPI · GL-5 · SAE 75W · Synthetic
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.0 pt
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity10.1 qt
Engine Oil0W-20

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs62.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeFXE22HR11
Spark Plug Gap.043 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.32 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeS (DH-PS)
Oil Capacity7.10 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 34.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 32.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 107.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 62.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .551
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0003; Rear: .0008
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 7-1017 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.0-15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-95°14–15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
172.0 ft. lbs.72 ft. lbs
2In Reverse order loosen all bolts.
329.0 ft. lbs.29 ft. lbs
4103°
5103°
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0-28.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-95°24–28 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 7,500 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 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miKeyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 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 2020 Infiniti QX60 sits near the end of a clear improvement arc in the years shown. After a turbulent 2014 launch with 229 complaints and 8 recalls, federal complaints fell sharply and generally trended downward, with 2020 recording just 23 complaints, one recall, and zero investigations — the lowest complaint count up to that point in the record and fewer TSBs (88) than any prior model year. Compared with 2019 (37 complaints, two recalls) and the subsequent 2022 model year (22 complaints, two recalls), 2020's one-recall profile is comparatively clean, though the later 2024–2026 period shows even lower TSB volumes as those newer years mature. Power Train leads 2020's complaint categories with four reports, followed by two "Unknown or Other" entries; the data also records two crash-related complaints and no fire complaints, but does not specify root causes. The overall pattern suggests the early-run teething issues had largely settled by 2020, making it one of the safer used-buy candidates in this sequence.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
88
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
23
Owner complaints
2 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 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train4
Unknown Or Other2
Structure,Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1
Power Train,Electrical System1
Suspension,Vehicle Speed Control,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Engine1
Visibility1
Steering,Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V402000Suspension:Rear:Axle:SpindleReported 27/05/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 88 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB12-011R2026-03-30Electrical SystemTELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION See ITB19-029 for models built after those listed above…
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…
ITB17-060C2024-05-20Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE STOPS OR WILL NOT CONTINUE This bulletin has…

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 2020 QX60 take?

5.1 qt of Nissan 0W-20 SN is recommended but 0W-20 GF-5 SN may be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 QX60 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the QX60 get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.