2022 Infiniti QX50 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S8)
Premium
City
22
Hwy
28
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
366 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Infiniti QX50 SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability14.7%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
13
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems13 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 13 owner complaints for the 2022 Infiniti QX50 AWD. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
3
Electrical System
3
Power Train
2
Brakes
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Steering
1
Air Bags
1

2022 Infiniti QX50 AWD problems by category: Engine: 3 complaints, Electrical System: 3 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
3
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 12/16/2025ODI#11705324
The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) and Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged, and the vehicle automatically…
EngineFiled: 09/05/2025ODI#11685386
The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet availabl…
Electrical SystemFiled: 11/10/2023FireODI#11554496
A fire spontaneously ignited while the vehicle was turned off and parked in the owner's garage. The fire apparently started in the vehicle's infotainment system. The fire melted all electrical compone…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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