The 2022 Infiniti QX60 is the best QX60 model year, with the 2024 at #2 and the 2023 at #3. All three are second-generation (L51) models with the 295 hp 3.5-liter V6 and a 9-speed automatic, ranked here on equipment, launch price and NHTSA recall and complaint counts.
265 hp, 248 lb-ft 3.5-liter V6 with a CVT; a Hybrid joined the line
The lowest launch price of any QX60
Pick by what you want
Best overall
2022 Infiniti QX60 (L51)
Fewest complaints with the V6
2024 Infiniti QX60 (L51)
Fewest NHTSA complaints
2025 Infiniti QX60 (L51)
Best first generation
2018 Infiniti QX60 (L50)
Lowest price when new
2014 Infiniti QX60 (L50)
The ranking
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2022 Infiniti QX60 (L51)
Answrs VerdictThe best QX60 year.
Engine: 295 hp, 270 lb-ft 3.5-liter V6 with a 9-speed automaticBase price when new: $46,850 MSRP (PURE)New for 2022: All-new second generation with a 12.3-inch INFINITI InTouch display with wireless Apple CarPlay; AUTOGRAPH AWD tows up to 6,000 poundsNHTSA recalls: 2 recall campaigns listed for the 2022 QX60NHTSA complaints: 23 owner complaints listed for the 2022 QX60
The 2022 is the all-new second-generation QX60, with a 295 hp, 270 lb-ft V6 and a 9-speed automatic, a 12.3-inch display with wireless Apple CarPlay, and up to 6,000 pounds of towing on the AUTOGRAPH AWD. It started at $46,850 MSRP.
Go ifThe first year of the second generation at its lowest launch price
Skip ifYou want the fewest NHTSA complaints of the V6 years (2024)
Why #1 over #2: NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2022 versus 3 for the 2024, and it started at $46,850 versus $49,650.
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2024 Infiniti QX60 (L51)
Answrs VerdictThe safest-record V6.
Engine: 295 hp, 270 lb-ft 3.5-liter direct-injected V6 with a 9-speed automaticBase price when new: $49,650 MSRP (PURE)Safety award: IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for the 2024 QX60, its second year in a rowNHTSA recalls: 3 recall campaigns listed for the 2024 QX60NHTSA complaints: 20 owner complaints listed for the 2024 QX60
The 2024 keeps the 295 hp V6 and 9-speed automatic and earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for the second year in a row. It started at $49,650 MSRP, and NHTSA lists 20 owner complaints for it.
Go ifThe fewest NHTSA complaints of any V6 second-generation year
Skip ifYou want the lowest second-generation launch price (2022)
Why #2 over #3: NHTSA lists 20 owner complaints for the 2024 versus 27 for the 2023.
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2023 Infiniti QX60 (L51)
Answrs VerdictThe equipment year.
Engine: 295 hp, 270 lb-ft 3.5-liter direct-injected V6 with a 9-speed automaticBase price when new: $49,200 MSRP (PURE)New for 2023: Wireless phone charging pad standard on all grades, frameless rearview mirror and INFINITI Premium Care (up to three years of inspections, oil changes and tire rotations)NHTSA recalls: 3 recall campaigns listed for the 2023 QX60NHTSA complaints: 27 owner complaints listed for the 2023 QX60
For 2023 a wireless phone charging pad became standard on every grade, along with a frameless rearview mirror and INFINITI Premium Care with up to three years of inspections, oil changes and tire rotations. It started at $49,200.
Go ifWireless charging and Premium Care maintenance on every grade
Skip ifYou want fewer NHTSA complaints (2024)
Why #3 over #4: Its 295 hp V6 makes more power than the 268 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder in the 2025, and it started at $49,200 versus $50,200.
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2025 Infiniti QX60 (L51)
Answrs VerdictThe efficient one.
Engine: 268 hp, 286 lb-ft VC-Turbo 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 9-speed automatic; 24 mpg combined (FWD)Base price when new: $50,200 MSRP (PURE)New for 2025: More fuel-efficient VC-Turbo engine, a Black Edition package, approach-unlock and walkaway-locking key fob, and a standard towing rating of up to 6,000 pounds when properly equippedNHTSA recalls: 1 recall campaign listed for the 2025 QX60NHTSA complaints: 17 owner complaints listed for the 2025 QX60
The 2025 swapped the V6 for a 268 hp, 286 lb-ft VC-Turbo 2.0-liter rated 24 mpg combined (FWD), and added a Black Edition package and a walkaway-locking key fob. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 17 owner complaints.
Go ifThe fewest NHTSA complaints listed of any QX60 year, and 24 mpg combined (FWD)
Skip ifYou want the 295 hp V6 (2022-2024)
Why #4 over #5: Its 9-speed automatic replaces the CVT in the 2018, and NHTSA lists 17 owner complaints for it versus 38.
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2018 Infiniti QX60 (L50)
Answrs VerdictThe best L50.
Engine: 295 hp, 270 lb-ft 3.5-liter direct-injection V6 with a CVTBase price when new: $43,300 MSRP (QX60 3.5 FWD)New for 2018: Rear Door Alert added, which can remind the driver of items left in the rear seatNHTSA recalls: 1 recall campaign listed for the 2018 QX60NHTSA complaints: 38 owner complaints listed for the 2018 QX60
The 2018 has the 295 hp direct-injection V6 and added Rear Door Alert, which can remind you of items left in the back seat. It started at $43,300, and NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it.
Go ifThe first-generation year with the fewest recalls and the 295 hp engine
Skip ifYou want Forward Emergency Braking standard on every grade (2019)
Why #5 over #6: NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 versus 2 for the 2019, and it started at $43,300 versus $44,250.
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2019 Infiniti QX60 (L50)
Answrs VerdictThe safety-tech L50.
Engine: 295 hp, 270 lb-ft 3.5-liter direct-injection V6 with a CVTBase price when new: $44,250 MSRP (PURE)New for 2019: Blind Spot Warning, Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection and Predictive Forward Collision Warning standard on all grades; new LIMITED packageNHTSA recalls: 2 recall campaigns listed for the 2019 QX60NHTSA complaints: 39 owner complaints listed for the 2019 QX60
For 2019 Blind Spot Warning, Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection and Predictive Forward Collision Warning became standard on all grades, and a LIMITED package joined the line. It started at $44,250 for the PURE.
Go ifThe most standard safety equipment of the first generation
Skip ifYou want 1 listed recall instead of 2 (2018)
Why #6 over #7: Its 295 hp direct-injection V6 beats the 265 hp V6 in the 2016, and Forward Emergency Braking is standard on every grade.
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2016 Infiniti QX60 (L50)
Answrs VerdictThe best-value refresh.
Engine: 265 hp, 248 lb-ft 3.5-liter V6 with a CVTBase price when new: $42,600 MSRP (FWD)New for 2016: Major freshening: new grille, headlamps and wheels, revised steering and chassis tuning, and available Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detectionNHTSA recalls: 1 recall campaign listed for the 2016 QX60NHTSA complaints: 29 owner complaints listed for the 2016 QX60
The 2016 got the major freshening: a new grille, headlamps and wheels plus revised steering and chassis tuning. It keeps the 265 hp V6, started at $42,600, and NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 29 owner complaints.
Go ifThe refreshed look with the fewest complaints of any first-generation year here
Skip ifYou want the 295 hp direct-injection V6 (2017 onward)
Why #7 over #8: NHTSA lists 29 owner complaints for the 2016 versus 68 for the 2017, and 1 recall campaign versus 2.
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2017 Infiniti QX60 (L50)
Answrs VerdictThe first 295 hp year.
Engine: 295 hp, 270 lb-ft 3.5-liter direct-injection V6 with a CVTBase price when new: $43,100 MSRP (FWD)New for 2017: New direct-injection V6 with 30 more horsepower; Motion Activated Liftgate and Wi-Fi newly availableNHTSA recalls: 2 recall campaigns listed for the 2017 QX60NHTSA complaints: 68 owner complaints listed for the 2017 QX60
The 2017 brought the new direct-injection V6 with 295 hp and 270 lb-ft, 30 hp more than before, and made a Motion Activated Liftgate and Wi-Fi available. It started at $43,100.
Go ifThe cheapest way into the 295 hp engine
Skip ifYou want fewer NHTSA complaints (2016 or 2018)
Why #8 over #9: Its 295 hp V6 beats the 265 hp V6 in the 2015, and NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it versus 3.
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2015 Infiniti QX60 (L50)
Answrs VerdictThe better early year.
Engine: 265 hp, 248 lb-ft 3.5-liter V6 with an Xtronic CVTBase price when new: $42,400 MSRP (FWD)New for 2015: The Xtronic CVT added D-Step Logic Control; new 20-inch wheel package; Backup Collision Intervention availableNHTSA recalls: 3 recall campaigns listed for the 2015 QX60NHTSA complaints: 92 owner complaints listed for the 2015 QX60
The 2015 keeps the original look and the 265 hp V6, with D-Step Logic Control added to its Xtronic CVT and Backup Collision Intervention available. It started at $42,400.
Go ifAn original-style QX60 with far fewer complaints than the 2014
Skip ifYou want the refreshed design (2016 onward)
Why #9 over #10: NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 versus 7 for the 2014, and 92 owner complaints versus 230.
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2014 Infiniti QX60 (L50)
Answrs VerdictThe budget pick.
Engine: 265 hp, 248 lb-ft 3.5-liter V6 with a CVT; a Hybrid joined the lineBase price when new: $41,550 MSRP (FWD)New for 2014: Renamed from the INFINITI JX; auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink made standard; Premium Package split into Premium and Premium PlusNHTSA recalls: 7 recall campaigns listed for the 2014 QX60NHTSA complaints: 230 owner complaints listed for the 2014 QX60
The 2014 is the first year under the QX60 name, renamed from the INFINITI JX, with a 265 hp V6 and a new Hybrid version. It started at $41,550, but NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 230 owner complaints, the most here.
Go ifThe lowest launch price of any QX60
Skip ifYou want fewer recalls and complaints (any later year)
How we ranked these
We ranked each QX60 model year on powertrain, standard equipment, launch price and the NHTSA recall and owner-complaint counts listed for it, using Infiniti press releases and NHTSA data. Second-generation (L51) years rank first, then the first-generation (L50) years. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best year for the Infiniti QX60?
The 2022 QX60: the first year of the second generation, with the 295 hp V6 and a 9-speed automatic in place of the CVT, at a $46,850 starting MSRP.
Which Infiniti QX60 year has the most problems?
The 2014. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 230 owner complaints for the 2014 QX60, the most of any year here. Check any used QX60 by VIN for open recalls.
What years are the first and second generation QX60?
The first generation (L50) was sold as the QX60 for the 2014 through 2020 model years, after the 2013 JX35, with a refresh for 2016. The second generation (L51) started with the 2022 model year.
When did the QX60 get more horsepower?
For 2017. The new direct-injection 3.5-liter V6 is rated at 295 horsepower and 270 lb-ft, 30 hp more than the 2016.
NHTSA owner complaints listed at a glance
2025 Infiniti QX60 (L51)17 complaints
2024 Infiniti QX60 (L51)20 complaints
2022 Infiniti QX60 (L51)23 complaints
2023 Infiniti QX60 (L51)27 complaints
2016 Infiniti QX60 (L50)29 complaints
2018 Infiniti QX60 (L50)38 complaints
2019 Infiniti QX60 (L50)39 complaints
2017 Infiniti QX60 (L50)68 complaints
2015 Infiniti QX60 (L50)92 complaints
2014 Infiniti QX60 (L50)230 complaints
NHTSA owner complaints listed, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
