Last updated: 2026-10-10

2020 Infiniti QX60
RELIABILITY SCORE: 74/100 (GOOD)

2020 Infiniti QX60 Reliability Report

The 2020 Infiniti QX60 has good reliability and low repair costs, but owners report CVT power loss, so check its transmission history.

Recalls

1

Complaints

23

Complaint Rate

10.1per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$639

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,400

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity67/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs70/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity81/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Final first-generation year with fewer complaints and recalls than 2019, though CVT power loss is the main owner complaint.

Top Issues to Watch

  • POWER TRAIN (5)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3)
  • ENGINE (2)

Generation & Refresh (US)

Final Year

2020 is the last model year of the First generation (L50).

  • Final-year models are typically the most refined version of a generation.
  • 3 years after the last refresh (2017).
  • 1st generation QX60 (US).

What this means for buyers

Final-year models are usually the most polished version of a generation, but resale value may dip as buyers anticipate the next redesign.

2013: First generation (L50) Launch

Generation start — new platform.

2016: Mid-Cycle Refresh

Updated features and styling tweaks.

2017: Mid-Cycle Refresh

Updated features and styling tweaks.

2020: This Model Year

2020 is the last model year of the First generation (L50).

Should You Buy the 2020 Infiniti QX60?

Reliability for this final first-generation year is good, and it sits above average among 2020 SUVs. Among the QX60's scored years it lands in the middle. The 2019 model rates worse, with 37 complaints and 2 recalls, while this year has 23 complaints and 1 recall. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs for the model at $639, well under $1127 for its class. It earns 5 of 5 federal crash-test stars.

The CVT draws the most complaints. Owners describe power loss at highway speed or while merging, the engine revving to 5000 rpm without moving the car, and a car that only goes in reverse. Some failures give no warning light. One came at about 75,000 miles, and a dealer quoted up to $8,600 for a replacement. Stalling while stopped or turning is another pattern, and it came back for one owner after fuel injectors were replaced. The one recall covers suspension and steering.

Ask for transmission service records and confirm the recall repair was completed. Test drive with a merge onto a highway. The 2021 model shows no complaints, but it has had less time to collect them.

Compared to the 2021 Infiniti QX60, which scored 7 points higher. See also the 2019 Infiniti QX60 for an earlier comparison.

Pros

  • +Acceptable reliability score
  • +$488 cheaper to maintain than avg midsize SUV
  • +Low major repair risk (10%)
  • +Low recall count

Cons

  • −Frequent unscheduled repairs
  • −POWER TRAIN: CVT loses power or quits outright, sometimes at highway speed or while merging (5 complaints)
  • −UNKNOWN OR OTHER issues reported (5 complaints)

Compare 2020 Infiniti QX60 With

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK
  • 1 manufacturer recall issued

Other

HIGH RISK
  • POWER TRAIN (5)
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

1

recall on record

The 2020 Infiniti QX60 carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

10.1

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 20.2

LowAvgHigh
Moderate

Safety Incidents

2

Crashes

0

Fires

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2020 Infiniti QX60 Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2020 Infiniti QX60. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

21V4020002021-05-27

SUSPENSION, STEERING

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 strength due to improper heat-treatment.

Consequence

The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

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 owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2020 Infiniti QX60? Check its history first

Power train problems lead owner complaints about the 2020 Infiniti QX60, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

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  • Accidents
  • Open Recalls
  • Title History
  • Odometer Rollback

2020 Infiniti QX60 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 4/5Passenger: 5/5

Rollover risk: 17.9%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat, 3rd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Standard)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Curtain (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat, 3rd row)Torso/Pelvis (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (None)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (Rear Seat)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat)
View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Infiniti QX60Repair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$639

vs $1127 avg for midsize SUV

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.9

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

10%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

QX60
$639
Category Avg
$1127
All Vehicles
$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

22 MPG

Running cost: $4,050/yr

Fuel + repair

19–20 city / 26–27 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2020 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims
TrimDriveTrans.CityHwyCombFuel Cost
QX60 AWD 3.5L 6-cylAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)192622$3,400
QX60 FWD 3.5L 6-cylFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)202722$3,400

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2020 Infiniti QX60.

  • Accelerate hard onto a highway and watch for high revs without matching acceleration, surging, or jerking.

  • Ask for transmission service records, and find out whether the CVT has been replaced and why.

  • Have a mechanic check the transfer case and right shaft seal for leaks and low fluid.

  • On a slight grade, shift to Park and release the brake. Confirm the car does not roll before you get out.

  • Inspect the sunroof glass for chips, cracks, or signs that it has been replaced.

  • Lower and raise every window and listen for clicking or slow movement.

  • Run the heater for several minutes and check for a burning electrical smell or smoke.

  • Compare the odometer reading with the title and service records for mileage discrepancies.

2020 Infiniti QX60 Common Problems by Component

23 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

5
5
3
4
POWER TRAIN (5)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3)ENGINE (2)STEERING (1)STRUCTURE (1)SUSPENSION (1)VISIBILITY (1)Other (4)

POWER TRAIN

5 complaints

The CVT loses power or quits outright, sometimes at highway speed or while merging. Symptoms include the engine revving to 5000 rpm without acceleration, surging, jerking, and a car that will only move in reverse. Some failures trigger a check engine light, while others give no warning. One failure came at about 75,000 miles, and dealer replacement quotes run as high as $8,600. Power loss has also been traced to a leaking right shaft seal and a transfer case low on fluid. Sudden power loss in traffic is the main crash risk.

5 complaints total

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

5 complaintsSafety-related

The sunroof glass shatters while the car is moving, usually at highway speed, with a loud bang that drivers mistake for a gunshot or tire blowout. Nothing strikes the glass first. A closed sunshade keeps glass out of the cabin, and opening it lets glass fall in. A separate, more serious report describes the SUV rolling away after being put in Park, hitting a wall and injuring a bystander. That owner says it had happened before. One report also describes the forward collision system braking hard with nothing ahead.

5 complaints total1 crash1 injury

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

Power windows fail in the down position with a clicking sound, and in one case the door would barely open. The fix is a new window regulator and motor, about $1200 out of warranty at 51000 miles. Other reports describe the car dying at a light with smoke and a burning smell, linked to the starter and possibly the belt. An electrical burning smell can also appear when the heat is on. The smoke and burning smells point to fire risk.

3 complaints total
ENGINE (2 complaints)

ENGINE

2 complaints

Stalling or near-stalling happens when the car is stopped in traffic or slowing for a turn, sometimes with knocking or jerking. The check engine light may flash once and then stay off on later episodes, so dealers sometimes find nothing at first. In one case, faulty fuel injectors were diagnosed and replaced, but the stalling came back the next year. Stalling while turning across traffic is the main safety concern.

2 complaints total
STEERING (1 complaints)

STEERING

1 complaint
2024-12-09

The contact owns a 2020 Infinity QX60. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound was more evident while turning to the left or the right. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the axle was damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V402000 (SUSPENSION, STEERING): however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

STRUCTURE (1 complaints)

STRUCTURE

1 complaint
2025-12-20

I am submitting this formal safety defect complaint regarding a serious and life-threatening incident involving my 2020 Infiniti QX60. While traveling at approximately 60 miles per hour on a public highway, the vehicle’s hood suddenly and violently flew fully open without warning. This resulted in an immediate and complete loss of forward visibility while the vehicle was in motion.The hood had been properly closed prior to driving, and there were no warning indicators, unusual noises, or prior issues suggesting a problem with the latch mechanism. This event appeared to involve a total failure of both the primary hood latch and the secondary safety latch system, which are specifically designed to prevent this type of occurrence. The incident created an extremely dangerous situation with a high risk of a catastrophic collision, serious injury, or death to myself and other motorists. I was fortunate to maintain control of the vehicle and safely slow down without a crash. This was a near-miss catastrophic event caused by a critical safety system failure. A hood opening at highway speed creates total loss of visibility and represents a severe hazard to roadway safety. The vehicle is currently being preserved without repair so that the failure can be properly evaluated. I am reporting this incident so it can be investigated for potential design, manufacturing, or mechanical defects that could affect other drivers. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

SUSPENSION (1 complaints)

SUSPENSION

1 complaint
2025-07-16

2020 infinity qx 60 Bought car used in 2024 with 80,000. There is a hesitation when accelerating and sometimes seems to want to die when idling. There is also a knocking sound at times when accelerating. At times I feel transmission skips. When turning right or left or reversing, the wheels seem to creek and almost grind a bit. I am great about maintenance and called to determine if my vin was included in the current recalls. I am told no, but am experiencing the same symptoms described by infinity. Just want to know if there is a any action to take to ensure my 4 kids and I are always safe when traveling and dont end up with thousands in repairs.

VISIBILITY (1 complaints)

VISIBILITY

1 complaint
2025-05-07

The contact owns a 2020 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the sunroof glass shattered without impact. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed that there was no cause for the failure found. The contact was informed that the sunroof glass needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

AIR BAGS (1 complaints)

AIR BAGS

1 complaintSafety-related
2023-11-16Crash reported3 injuries

I was involved in a multi-car accident on 11/16/23 wile traveling on the 485 Beltway around Charlotte, NC. It was approximately 6 pm, and completely dark. The traffic was very heavy and traveling at 70 mph ( the speed limit) when a car in front of me was stopped. My 2020 Infinity QX60 did NOT alert me of a potential frontal collision, nor did the car begin braking. I slammed on the brakes, but was unable to keep from hitting the car in front of me. I was then hit in my rear by the car in back of me. NONE of my airbags went off!!! That is inconceivable since my front end collided with the car in front of me AND the car behind me hit my car's rear end. I have a badly bruised sternum and am in a great deal of pain. It hurts all of the time, and is excruciating when I move. The safety systems FAILED. I'm very fortunate that I wasn't more badly injured. My SUV was towed to Larry Campbell's Towing Storage yard, which is located at 7327 Old Statesville Rd. in Charlotte, NC. 28269. ( All 3 cars involved in the accident were towed). The NC Highway Patrol responded to the accident and a report was written. The local report number is 231116167HA.

SERVICE BRAKES (1 complaints)

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint
2022-08-01

While driving, the vehicle will sometimes think there’s an object (vehicle or something) close in front of me so the brakes will automatically engage, which slows down the vehicle. This is quite alarming as this has happened on several occasions, causing me to almost get hit from the rear. I previously took the vehicle in to report this problem but they couldn’t duplicate it so I was informed that there is no problem. HOWEVER, just because they don’t know how to duplicate it, that doesn’t mean the problem doesn’t exist. I am concerned about my safety so this needs to be addressed ASAP. Also, for the date of incident, I will use the most recent date.

Best & Worst Infiniti QX60 Years

Best Infiniti QX60 Years to Buy

Infiniti QX60 Years to Avoid

No Infiniti QX60 years are statistical outliers in our data.

Scores stay between 71 and 82 across 9 scored model years.

Infiniti QX60 Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Infiniti QX60 reliability scores by year
YearScoreRating
201872/100Good
201971/100Good
202074/100Good
202181/100Excellent
202273/100Good
202372/100Good
202473/100Good
202576/100Good
202682/100Excellent

Infiniti QX60 Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
YearScorevs Prior YearRatingRecallsComplaints
202682/100+6Excellent03
202576/100+3Good116
202473/100+1Good316
202372/100-1Good327
202273/100-8Good222
202181/100+7Excellent00
2020(selected)74/100+3Good123
201971/100-1Good237
201872/100—Good138

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2020 Infiniti QX60 reliable?
Yes, it stands as good overall and above average against other 2020 SUVs. Within the QX60 lineup it is in the middle of nine scored years. Independent repair-cost data shows lower yearly costs than its class. The main weakness is the CVT, which some owners say lost power or quit.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Infiniti QX60?
Transmission trouble leads, with 5 of 23 owner complaints about the CVT losing power or quitting. Electrical problems follow, including power windows that fail in the down position and burning smells. Engine stalling in traffic or while turning comes next. Some stalling episodes leave no trace, so dealers sometimes find nothing at first.
Does the 2020 Infiniti QX60 have transmission problems?
Some do. Owners report the CVT surging, jerking, or revving to 5000 rpm without accelerating, and one car moved only in reverse. Some failures set a check engine light and others give no warning. One failure came near 75,000 miles, with a dealer replacement quote as high as $8,600.
Has the 2020 Infiniti QX60 been recalled?
Federal records list one recall for this model year, covering suspension and steering. That is fewer than the 2019 model's two. Ask the seller for proof the recall repair was done, or have a dealer check the VIN against federal recall records before you buy.
Is the 2020 Infiniti QX60 better than the 2019?
On the data, yes. The 2020 has 23 complaints and 1 recall, while the 2019 has 37 complaints and 2 recalls, and the 2019 rates worse. Both are listed as good reliability. The 2021 shows no complaints, but it has had less time to collect them.

Don’t buy a 2020 Infiniti QX60 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2020 Infiniti QX60

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2020 Infiniti QX60 does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on complaint severity (67/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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