INFINITI QX50 (2020) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Nissan is recalling 2020 Infiniti QX50 vehicles with engine bearing defects that could cause engine failure and fire. Owners must have ECM software reprogrammed by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling 2020 Infiniti QX50 vehicles due to potential engine bearing defects that could cause engine failure and fire. This recall affects vehicles with specific engine models sold between 2020 and 2024. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79686-infiniti-qx50-2020-recall-engine-failure-risk-of-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79686-infiniti-qx50-2020-recall-engine-failure-risk-of-fire · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V437000
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“Infiniti QX50 (2020) Recall: Engine Failure Risk of Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79686-infiniti-qx50-2020-recall-engine-failure-risk-of-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #25V437000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V437000).
Why it’s dangerous
Engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that cause engine failure. This can lead to hot oil leaking and potentially causing an engine fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Infiniti QX50 vehicles with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the software update are at risk of engine failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Infiniti QX50 has a 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L engine. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2020 and 2024.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 800-647-7261 or 1-800-662-6200 to schedule a free ECM software reprogramming at a dealer.
Get ECM Software Reprogrammed
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module software for free to fix the bearing defect.
What NHTSA says to do
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 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my Infiniti QX50 immediately?
No, the recall requires a software update, not immediate discontinuation. Continue using the vehicle until the update is completed.
What engine models are affected?
The recall affects 2020 Infiniti QX50 vehicles with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L engines.
How do I know if my vehicle is included?
Check if your 2020 Infiniti QX50 has a 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L engine, as these models were sold between 2020 and 2024.
Contact Infiniti
We’ve drafted a message you can send Infiniti to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V437000 — Infiniti Infiniti Hello, I own a Infiniti that is covered by recall 25V437000 from Infiniti. The official recall notice states: 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 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V437000 (June 27, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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