Model year 2017 · Small Station Wagons

2017 Infiniti QX50: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Infiniti QX50 at 20 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

20

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Infiniti dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Infiniti QX50 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2017 Infiniti QX50, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2017 Infiniti QX50 in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Infiniti QX50 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Infiniti QX50 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
QX503.7L 6-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/20 mpg$4,100445
QX50 AWD3.7L 6-cylAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/20 mpg$4,100453

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Infiniti QX50 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Infiniti QX50 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Infiniti QX50 SW AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4 stars13%Optional
2017 Infiniti QX50 SW RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4 stars13%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Infiniti QX50 owner complaints

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Infiniti QX50, most recently on May 6, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Infiniti QX50 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Air bags3
Service brakes2
Structure: Body2
Unknown or other2
Electrical system1
Engine1
Power train: Automatic transmission1
Steering1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Infiniti QX50 model years

Infiniti QX50 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 QX5025–26 mpg015/5
2024 QX5025–26 mpg145/5
2023 QX5025–26 mpg145/5
2022 QX5025–26 mpg2175/5
2021 QX5025–26 mpg2415/5
2020 QX5025–26 mpg2335/5
2019 QX5026–27 mpg31455/5
2016 QX5020 mpg019—
2015 QX5020 mpg02—

All Infiniti QX50 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Infiniti models

2017 Infiniti Q502017 Infiniti Q602017 Infiniti Q702017 Infiniti QX302017 Infiniti QX602017 Infiniti QX702017 Infiniti QX80

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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